My dog threw up yellow liquid and won't drink. Is he poisoned?

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My rhedesian ridgeback, has been off his food and water. This arvo took him to the vet because he threw up yellow liquid. Vet gave him a nausea shot and pills to settle his stomach. The dog looked better and drank water for himself for a couple of hours but now refuses water again. I gave him another capsule 30 mins ago and still no drinking. Could he be poisoned? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

There are many reasons for vomiting, lethargy and reduced appetite/thirst and poisoning is one of the less common. Intestinal obstructions, viral infections and eating food/garbage which is spoiled is more common. As he has not responded to basic, initial treatment further investigations and possibly an abdominal xray may be recommended - a recheck by your vet is required. It may also be recommended to start intravenous fluids if he is not drinking enough to keep him hydrated.

My dog threw up yellow liquid and won't drink. Is he poisoned?

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