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Why is my Maltipoo puppy throwing up when his diet is unchanged?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | neutered | 10 months and 14 days old | 7 lbs

We have a small maltipoo, his weight is 6 lbs. and he is 10 months old. I feed him in the morning and in the evening. He gets a shot glass of Rawbble freeze dried chicken (98% cage free Chicken & organs) a tablespoon of Wellness 95% lamb) which is wet food and 5 canned green beans w/no salt. The same mix in the morning & at nite. Yesterday he thur it up in the late morning. Nite was fine, but thru up this morning too. Can you help or tell me what I am doing wrong? This diet hasn't changed

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Answered By Rosemary Barber, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 29th, 2017

Hi! If his diet hasn't changed, then it is unlikely to be the cause of the vomiting, unless there is something wrong with a particular batch of food. The vomiting is significant though, and could be indicating that he got into something that isn't part of his normal diet (ie something that could have upset his stomach!). Or, he could have eaten something that could have caused a bowel blockage (like a toy, or saran wrap). If the vomiting is ongoing, I would suggest you take him in to see his vet, to have him examined. They might suggest some medication, or some tests, to look into the vomiting. Best of luck!

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

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    I'm sorry to hear that Bentley isn't feeling well. Vomiting can have a wide variety of causes that may or may not be directly related to his diet. Some of these causes could be related to viruses, parasites, foreign body intestinal obstruction/blockage, among others. It sounds as though you are very concerned about Bentley and I certainly don't think you are doing anything wrong! Since he is obviously showing some degree of stomach upset with his vomiting, consider simply feeding him a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken and white rice for the next few days. If he does not vomit again, gradually mix his normal diet in with the bland diet over another 5-7 day period. If his vomiting continues or worsens, or if Bentley becomes lethargic, eats less, or develops diarrhea, he should be examined by his vet. He may need to have abdominal x-rays, stool testing, and blood testing if his GI upset worsens to try to determine the underlying cause. That said, hopefully this is simply a short lived virus that just needs a day or two to run its course. I hope Bentley feels better soon!

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