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Why did my puppy vomit mushy food right after waking up?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 5 months old

My puppy was sleeping then he woke up and threw up what seemed to be food that was all mushy already

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 17th, 2016

As in puppies this presentation is commonly dietary related, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 6 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 4 hours for the following 48hours. Other potential common causes are intestinal parasites and bacterial infection, but self limiting episodes dietary related are by far the most common ones. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence.

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