My puppy ate sticks, won't eat, lethargic. Should I see a vet?

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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. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 8 days old | 30 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

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.

My puppy ate sticks, won't eat, lethargic. Should I see a vet?

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