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My dog with Lar Par on steroids vomited blood. ER or wait for vet?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 12 years and 10 months old | 86 lbs

My dog has been diagnosed with Lar Par and has lost his voice, is currently on steroids which seem to be helping. Lately he has not been able to digest his food & throws part of it up. Just now he vomited some blood. He is resting now and seems okay. Should I be taking him to an ER tonight. or just watch what he eats? He has an apt in two days

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Bobbi Musgrove, DVM

Answered By Bobbi Musgrove, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 13th, 2017

I highly recommend having Molson seen at an ER tonight. My two big concerns are that dogs with Laryngeal Paralysis that are vomiting are at a great risk for aspiration of the vomit and ultimately pneumonia. Second, there bloody vomitus is very concerning for a possible ulceration of the stomach or esophagus which can occasionally happen with steroid administration. Likely an ER veterinarian will consider testing for aspiration pneumonia and provide treatments for nausea and possible GI ulceration.
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  • Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Definitely take Molson into an ER vet. Vomiting blood is very serious, and it could be caused by the steroids. They can cause GI ulcers and GI bleeding, which may be the cause of the blood in his vomit. He needs treatment from a vet now for this, please take him into the ER vet right away. Bring his medications with you so the vet knows exactly what he is taking. Good luck!

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