My puppy ate sticks, won't eat, lethargic. Should I see a vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 8 days old | 30 lbs
My 6 month old puppy hasn't eaten her food in a day. I'm not sure what it is because I just changed her food. Yesterday morning she threw up some tiny sticks from the backyard she snuck and ate, then refused to eat all day. She has had plenty of water. No changes in stool. No whimpering. But she is slightly more lethargic then her normal calm. I have gotten her to eat a tiny bit, but other than that? Nada.
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Published on April 28th, 2017
Her stomach may be upset because of eating the sticks, because of the diet change, a combination of both, there's no way to tell just from her symptoms. It may be that there is a piece of the stick still inside causing an obstruction or pain. I recommend getting her in to see your vet for an exam, possibly x-rays, right away if she starts vomiting again, develops diarrhea, continues to refuse food, and/or continues to be lethargic. If there is an obstruction or perforation somewhere in her GI tract, getting her sooner ir better than later, as this condition could require surgery.
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Published on September 12th, 2020
Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). Foreign body ingestion and possibly obstruction is possible. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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