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My dog throwing up but is still active and playful. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old

Bruno once did vomiting in morning 5 am and was restless since 3 am then he did paste form potty but he is active also playing and had lunch and dog biscuits as well and had plenty of water now at 9 pm he sudden again did vomit and in vomit there was water that he drink and his lunch with white fluid and after 25 minutes he again did vomit and it was yellow fluid his nose is also cold but he is active and barking on strangers as well is it because he gets cold or what ?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 8th, 2017

He might have eaten something spoiled that is causing this. withhold food for 12 hours then offer Bruno boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. if he is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days. After 2 days, you can put him back gradually on his normal food. If he continues vomiting or is not eating, take him to the vet to get treatment.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 28th, 2018

    I am sorry to hear that your pet Bruno is still vomiting. Since he is still active and alert and otherwise seems to be holding steady, I would give it at least 24 hrs to see if he can overcome this. However, if he throws up more than 3 times in a day, you should consider just taking him in to your vet. He may have gotten into something that upset his stomach. I would not give him that many treats however moving forward. Stick with his bland diet of boiled plain chicken and rice or cottage cheese, which is easier on his stomach. If he has not gotten better by tomorrow, then its best to take him in to your vet for further care. He likely will need stronger medications to help settle his stomach and a general health check to make sure there isn't something else going on there. Best wishes with your pet Bruno. I hope that he feels better soon! Take care.

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