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My dog vomited black, smelly stuff with long things. Is she okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 50 lbs

Hi my female dog just vomited black with some long things inside and it smells horrible I can't get rid of the smell after I cleaned is she ok?

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 23rd, 2017

Hi there. Sorry to hear that Diamond is not feeling well. If what she vomited up was causing her problems she may feel better now, and this should be reflected by her being bright, happy, and wanting to eat and drink and play. If she is not happy, seems to be painful in her abdomen, is not wanting to eat or drink, or is not wanting to play, then i would recommend having her checked by a veterinarian. The concern is that either she ate something that was rotting and now brought it up, or that she has necrotic tissue inside her guts from a different disease and is vomiting up rotting from her own self. If she continues to vomit, is lethargic, or seems sick at all I would strongly recommend having her see a veterinarian. If she is otherwise bright and happy I would feed her boiled/boneless/skinless chicken breasts and boiled rice for 2 days and then re-introduce her food slowly. If she becomes unwell have her checked out.

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