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Why is my dog vomiting blood but still active and eating normally?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 2 years and 8 months old

What this vomiting states that ? He did in the morning and rest he is active and playing even eating dog biscuit as well I am attaching the photos of vomit there is alalsalalso blood spot in it ? So is it something serious or what because he is active also did his pop normal

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 27th, 2018

Hi there! Thanks for letting us take care of you today! When there is evidence of blood in the vomit, that raises concern for things like a gastrointestinal ulcer, gastrointestinal tumor, severe gastroenteritis, foreign body ingestion, among other possibilities. This could be vomiting with irritation causing the bleeding and vomiting could be caused by pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, parasites, among other possibilities. Some tests that are usually run include bloodwork (CBC and chemistry panel +/- coagulation profile) and abdominal ultrasound. Thoracic/cervical radiographs may follow. Further diagnostics will be based on the findings up to that point. Treatment will be based on findings. Keeping my fingers crossed that everything will be fine with Danny!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 17th, 2016

    Poor Akira! I am concerned that she is throwing up some blood, which is not normal. She could have GI ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, viral disease, and many other conditions. Given that she is running around and playing, it would be fine to wait to take her to the vet in the morning for an exam, as vomiting blood can have very serious causes. But she should be seen by a vet first thing in the morning. If she continues to vomit blood tonight, or she develops other symptoms such as extreme lethargy, I would take her into a vet right away.

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