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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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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Published on September 14th, 2017
Keep offering different types of foods, but try to avoid anything with a lot of sugar or fat in it to avoid further upsetting Chronic's stomach. You can try boiled chicken breast, cooked white rice, scrambled eggs cooked without oil, or baby food (check that it doesn't include onions or garlic). If he doesn't start eating better in 24 hours, though, he may need to be re-evaluated. Possible causes of vomiting in a puppy include intestinal parasites, bacterial or viral infection (including parvo virus), intestinal blockage, food allergies, among a few others.
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Published on May 7th, 2020
Hi, and thanks for your question. As a first approach, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitely recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. 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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Published on June 8th, 2018
It sounds as your puppy is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet the first chance you get, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.
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