What causes hemorrhagic gastroenteritis in dogs?

Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) is an acute disorder of dogs characterized by vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Most cases occur suddenly without warning in otherwise healthy dogs. The main and most disturbing clinical sign is large amounts of bloody diarrhea, very often bright red. read more

A dog with hemorrhagic gastroenteritis must be treated immediately to address dangerous levels of dehydration and to prevent death. Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis is a gastrointestinal disease with no known cause. The main symptom is acute bloody diarrhea, often accompanied by vomiting. read more