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My dog is coughing up blood, what does this mean and what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 100 lbs

My dog is coughing up blood and I’m not sure what to do please help

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on November 1st, 2017

This is a very real concern and you should have him assessed by a vet urgently. Infection, injury, heart and lung disease, parasites, clotting issues and foreign bodies could all be at play. A full physical and possibly chest xrays are recommended immediately

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