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my dog appeared to cut his mouth a few hours ago. a lot of bleeding. it seemed to stop, but then he just threw up a lot of blood (with some food he didn't digest very well). he finally fell asleep after this. what could cause this? he's a pit bull/boxer mix, about 75 lbs.

Submitted: 56 days and 17 hours ago.

Category: Dog

Value: $15

Status: CLOSED

Pet's Gender: Male
Pet's Age: 5
Type of Animal: pit bull/boxer

Already Tried:
try to keep him comfortable

Posted by CVT_in_MN 56 days and 17 hours ago.

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Hi XXXXXXXXXXX~

Is he a chewer?

Do you give him bones, rawhides, ect?

56 days and 17 hours ago.

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he doesn't usually chew much on toys. he did have a rawhide bone yesterday though

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My best guess, without being able to see the dog, is that he maybe either loosened a tooth or cut his mouth on the rawhide. The blood could have been from that, and then he swallowed some, which could cause the blood you saw in the vomit.

Since it was only one episode, I think I'd just monitor the situation for tonight...if it starts again, or if he seems really lethargic or pale, then you should have him seen by an emergency vet in your area.

Even if you have no more episodes this weekend, it might not be a bad idea to have your vet take a peek at him on Monday..just to check for loose teeth.

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my dog appeared to cut his mouth a few hours ago. a lot of bleeding. it seemed to stop, but then he just threw up a lot of blood (with some food he didn't digest very well). he finally fell asleep after this. what could cause this? he's a pit bull/boxer mix, about 75 lbs.

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Pet's Gender: Male
Pet's Age: 5
Type of Animal: pit bull/boxer

Already Tried:
try to keep him comfortable

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Hi XXXXXXXXXXX~

Is he a chewer?

Do you give him bones, rawhides, ect?

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he doesn't usually chew much on toys. he did have a rawhide bone yesterday though

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my dog appeared to cut his mouth a few hours ago. a lot of bleeding. it seemed to stop, but then he just threw up a lot of blood (with some food he didn't digest very well). he finally fell asleep after this. what could cause this? he's a pit bull/boxer mix, about 75 lbs.

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Pet's Gender: MalePet's Age: 5Type of Animal: pit bull/boxer Already Tried: try to keep him comfortable

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Hi XXXXXXXXXXX~ Is he a chewer?Do you give him bones, rawhides, ect?

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he doesn't usually chew much on toys. he did have a rawhide bone yesterday though

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Pet's Gender: Male
Pet's Age: 5
Type of Animal: pit bull/boxer

Already Tried:
try to keep him comfortable

Hi XXXXXXXXXXX~

Is he a chewer?

Do you give him bones, rawhides, ect?