My dog threw up blood, isn't eating, has red eyes. What do I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | 75 lbs
Our dog threw up blood when we we're away on vacation and he hasn't been eating. His eyes are red and were worried but we don't have much money to pay for him to get checked. Is it serious or can we do anything to help him
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Published on February 16th, 2018
As a general approach, in case the cause is dietary related, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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Published on March 22nd, 2019
Hello. This does not sound like HGE as most of these dogs are very sick with vomiting & "raspberry jam" diarrhea. I might suggest a bland diet for a couple of days, 25% boiled chicken mixed with 75% white rice or low fat cottage cheese. Feed small amounts, nor more than 1/2 to 1 cup 2-3 times a day, no snacks or treats. Blood shot eyes can be an indication of allergies, or stress, but nothing specific. If your pet is not feeling better in a few days, please have him seen by your vet. He may have some other type of gastroenteritis going on that will require antibiotics, perhaps he picked up a parasite, or even an infection from tick disease. Hopefully, he will be feeling better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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