dog vomiting dark brown...

Question
My dog was up all last night vomiting, shaking and crying at me.  She seemed scared and hurting.  I called the vet and they said to wait until the morning.  She finally went to sleep and she felt better, however after reading about dog vomiting I am scared because it is dark brown.
Here's a recap-
my dog was vomiting dark brown about ten times last night.  Afterwards, she was starving! Ate all of her food and went outside and chowed down on grass.  She was gagging and licking her snout constantly.  She is still eating grass today.  The vet told me to feed her boiled chicken and rice- I did and she slept for four hours.  I was gone today, but just came home and when she eats she still gags a little and her stomach still seems uncomfortable.  Should I be nervous her vomit is dark brown?  I have heard bad things... I would have to go to the emergency vet but I am willing if I have too...Or do dogs just get stomach bugs?  Thanks  so much!

Answer
Hi Jamie - Hard to say... Dark brown - almost black can mean a slow Bleed and she needs to see the VET ASAP.

If it was more of a lighter brown, then it may just have been some digested food.

It is your call????  Sorry, you know your dog best.  Yes, dogs get stomach bugs just as humans do.

BEST wishes on this!


Marie Peppers