My dog is throwing up black liquid. Is it a medical emergency?

This is a medical emergency, and Rosie needs to see a vet now. It is very serious when a dog throws up blood. She could have eaten something toxic, may have GI ulcers, could have a foreign body, or could have suffered trauma to her GI tract. She requires veterinary attention now to diagnose what is causing her to vomit blood so she can be treated. Please take her into a vet now.

It sounds as Enzo is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet urgently as vomiting blood is a serious symptom, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

I'm so sorry to hear that Boomer is sick! It is very concerning that Boomer is throwing up everything including water. The vomit being coffee colored makes me concerned about a GI ulcer or serious GI bleed. This can occur secondary to toxin ingestion, kidney failure, or overdoses of some medications. I strongly suggest you take Boomer to an emergency veterinarian so he can be examined and supportive care can be started. He will likely need blood work to determine what the underlying cause. Unfortunately without emergency care Boomer is at risk of becoming dehydrated and the illness worsening. You can try a bland meal of boiled chicken and rice however I don't think this will resolve the issue so I'd still encourage you to seek veterinary care for Boomer as soon as possible. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Boomer can get the care he needs and is feeling better soon!

Even though you are only in the area temporarily, Ruger should see a vet immediately. It's quite serious that he threw up a pile of blood, and that can be caused by giving him the peroxide. It's not recommended to induce dogs to vomit with peroxide because it causes gastritis and esophagitis, which can lead to vomiting blood. I would find an ER vet in the area, or call around local clinics to find a vet on call to see him now.

That is extremely concerning. Coffee ground colored vomit or stool could indicate a bleed in the GI tract or stomach. If Lucy has been vomiting like this for several days, it is best to seek out care from your vet or an emergency clinic right away.

Poor guy! From your description, it definitely sounds like something is wrong. Vomiting dark black material and dark tarry stools are often signs of bleeding in the stomach or intestines, which can be extremely serious. Not eating and not wanting to walk down the stairs are vague signs that indicate he is in pain or not feeling well. I would strongly recommend taking your dog to the vet today for an exam, since this sounds like quite a serious problem. He/she can do blood work and x-rays if needed to help diagnose the problem and get him started on appropriate treatment.

Hi there. I bet you are pretty worried about Bobby. Black colored vomit is very worrisome and may indicate bleeding into the stomach. This can be caused by multiple reasons but it is a condition that needs treatment quickly. Some diagnostics that your veterinarian might suggest would be blood work to look for blood loss, kidney disease, and other causes. Sometimes endoscopy, ultrasound or surgery may be recommended to help find the cause and remove it if possible. Sometimes stomach protectant medications and special foods may be used to help him feel better. I would recommend that you call your veterinarian for a follow up examination.