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My dog threw up blood and has bloody poop. What should I give her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female

My dog started throwing up last night maybe about three times. The last one was watery. I gave her some water and the vomiting stopped. I took her out to go potty before bedtime and she threw up a little bit again. Then she's fine the whole night. Early in the morning I found a throw up with little blood in it. I took her out, she pooped with blood also. I made sure that she's hydrated. So what should I give her? Thank you

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 16th, 2019

Hi, and thanks for your question. As a first approach, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8 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. Hope this answer was helpful, but 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 13th, 2017

    I am definitely concerned about the blood in her vomit. I would offer her small amounts of water throughout the day. If she drinks large amounts she may vomit that as well. Also I would offer her a small amount of plain boiled chicken (no bones) and rice to help settle her stomach. If she isn't improving or getting worse then I would definitely take her to your vet for an exam. Your vet will be able to do some blood work and even a fecal or abdominal X-rays if needed to see what medications would be best for her at this time. They will also be able to determine if she is dehydrated. I hope this helps!

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