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My puppy won't eat, vomits water, and only drinks. Is it urgent?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 4 days old | 39 lbs

My seven month old puppy is refusing to eat and he only wants to drink water and this morning he threw up lime foam then he threw up the water I gave him he has to be outside but there's only dirt in the backyard he started that the night I put him in the yard other times when his inside he will eat

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2017

Oh no, poor Man! He could have eaten something rotten causing him to vomit, could have a severe GI illness, may have a foreign body, or could have parvovirus if he isn't fully vaccinated. It's quite serious that he's now throwing up water, so I would take him into a vet immediately. He will quickly become dehydrated from this, and he needs a shot to stop the vomiting and may need IV fluids for hydration. Please take him into a vet now.

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    Answered By Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

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    Your pup could be very ill. If not fully vaccinated he could have parvovirus, or have eaten something that is stuck in his GI tract requiring surgery to remove. I recommend a vet visit right away for blood work and X-rays to see what the trouble is.

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on June 30th, 2018

    Hi there! Sorry to hear that Majestic is not feeling well. The clinical signs you describe are concerning when they occur in a puppy as they can be seen with serious gastrointestinal infections such as Parvovirus. Other possibilities include intestinal worms and dietary indiscretion, among other possibilities. The sooner these conditions are treated the better the outcome tends to be. For this reason, I recommend that you have Majestic evaluated by your veterinarian to check for these possibilities and to start therapy based on findings. At the very least they can address dehydration if present and start him on anti-nausea and anti-diarrhea medications. Good luck! Keeping my fingers crossed for your boy!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 19th, 2018

    Oh no, it's not good that Ramzee is all of sudden vomiting. I'm concerned that she has vomited multiple times in a short period of time, and that does require a trip to the vet right away. She could have parvovirus if she isn't fully vaccinated, a severe GI illness, could have eaten something rotten, or could have a foreign body. The best thing to do is take her into a vet now to get a show to stop the vomiting, possibly IV fluids for hydration, and any other treatment the vet deems necessary. The vet can diagnose what is causing the vomiting as well. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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