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My dog vomited blood after eating something sharp. Is it stuck?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 9 lbs

My dog has throw up her own salvia and a bit of water. I noticed there's bit of blood dropping. Like dots. It only happenes when she ate something sharp like. I'm afraid it might get stuck in her stomach? Should I worry?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 18th, 2017

Yes, I would be concerned. Vomiting blood is serious, and if Lola's eaten something sharp, it could be piercing her stomach and/or intestines causing the blood in her vomit. In addition, you are correct that it could bet stuck in her stomach. I would take Lola into see a vet immediately.
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