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Why is my puppy vomiting and not eating, but still playful?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 19 days old | 27 lbs

My 4 mth old pitbull wont eat his food but he vomits. He pees and poops fine. Drinks water like normal. And hes still playful. What can be the reason as to why he wont eat and he vomits?

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on April 20th, 2017

Vomiting in a young dog can be caused by gastrointestinal foreign bodies, parvovirus or less likely parasitism. If Khaos is not vaccinated I would strongly advise you to have him evaluated by a veterinarian and tested for parvovirus.

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