A dog that doesn't eat but still vomits blood may be caused by gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, parasitic infection, infectious disease, etc. First of all, if the puppy is not fully vaccinated, first consider whether there are infectious diseases, such as parvovirus, coronavirus, etc. Secondly, if it is an adult dog that has been fully vaccinated, the main consideration is whether there are gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, and parasites. It may not be easy to distinguish based on symptoms alone, so it is recommended that owners take their dogs to the pet hospital for examination in time to further diagnose the cause and extent of the disease, and then use targeted medication for treatment.
1. Gastroenteritis
When a dog suffers from gastroenteritis, it will suffer from loss of appetite, diarrhea, and bloody stools. Because diet, viruses, bacteria, and parasites can cause gastroenteritis in dogs, it is recommended that owners take their dogs to the pet hospital for examination to see what specific problem is causing the gastroenteritis, and then symptomatic treatment will be better. If left too long, the dog's condition will become more serious.
2. Pancreatitis
Dogs suffering from pancreatitis will suffer from poor mental status, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and abnormal body temperature. If not treated in time, If so, it may cause the dog to have bloody stools in the later stage, and the dog may also appear to have a hunched back and head twisting posture when palpating the upper abdomen. It is recommended that owners take their dogs to the pet hospital for examination as soon as they notice the above symptoms. If pancreatitis is diagnosed, it is generally recommended to treat it through infusion.
3. Parasitic infection
If the dog’s blood still contains parasites, it should be considered that the blood is caused by parasitic infection. In this case, the dog needs to be dewormed as soon as possible and treated with oral pet probiotics. This is especially important for dogs that have not been dewormed for a long time.
4. Infectious diseases
If the dog is young and has not been vaccinated yet, and it does not eat and still vomits blood, then it is important to consider whether it is parvovirus, Infectious diseases caused by canine distemper virus, coronavirus, etc. The mortality rate of these infectious diseases is very high, so it is recommended that owners isolate their dogs in time and send them to a pet hospital for treatment once they find that their dogs are infected with infectious diseases.