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Dog threw up blood after dog fight and licking wound. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 6 years old | 17 lbs

My dogs recently got into a fight because they are both males.. and well one got bite and drew blood. He was licking his wound for a while and then a bit later he threw up blood. It was thick and clotty. What could it be from?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 13th, 2019

He must have bled quite a bit and when he licked his wounds he swallowed all that blood and then regurgitated it. However, if he bled that much, I would check his gums. If they are pale, I suggest you take your dog to a pet ER for an exam, also if the wounds are fairly extensive.

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