My chihuahua puppy is throwing up blood and mucus, what should I do?

Question

My chihuahua was perfectly fine yesterday. She ate some food and threw up and the throw up was normal. I took her outside later and once she came in she threw up and it had little tiny specs of blood in it. She has thrown up a couple more times since then another with blood specs in it and now it's more mucus type throw up. She doesnt seem to be in any pain and she doesnt seem lethargic. She is under a year old and sometimes does pick up stuff she shouldn't. Any idea what this could be? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 15 days old | 5 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Vomiting can occur from many conditions such as foreign body ingestion and obstruction, pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, among other possibilities. Blood in the vomit makes it more severe as that can be present with like gastrointestinal ulcers which could be happening as well. I recommend that you have Chica evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. This will likely require bloodwork and abdominal imaging in terms of diagnostics. Treatment would be based on findings. At the very least your veterinarian could start her on medications to make her feel better. In the meantime, keep water available at all times to try to prevent dehydration. Good luck and have a good day!

My chihuahua puppy is throwing up blood and mucus, what should I do?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

What's the best way to feed my hamster when I'm going on a trip?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

Is Purina Layer Pellets good for chickens? What other feeds exist?

My newly adopted pet won't eat hay. What can I do to encourage it?

Share