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My dog is throwing up green after vet sedation. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 3 months old

Went to the vet today for a limp. They did xrays and had to sedate him but this evening he's thrown up a few times and it's been green. Is that normal

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on July 18th, 2016

Poor pup - some dogs do get nauseous after anesthesia or sedation, just like people. I would withhold food this evening to help settle his stomach and offer some plain boiled chicken and white rice tomorrow morning. If he's still vomiting or acting lethargic by then, I would recommend calling your vet to let them know - they may want him to come back in for a recheck to make sure everything is okay.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

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    Poor Maximus! It is common for a dog to be nauseous after having sedation. I would recommend withholding food for tonight, and then feeding him a bland diet in the morning of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for two days. Then add back in his normal diet. If he is still vomiting more than 24 hours after the sedation, then that is not normal, and he needs to go back into your vet.

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