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My dog has infected teeth. Is her vomiting a symptom of dental issues?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | 14 years and 6 months old | 70 lbs

My dog has had infected teeth for at least a month. Could this cause vomiting?

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

Veterinarian

Published on July 26th, 2017

This it is an unlikely cause for vomiting and other possibilities should be ideally investigated. Dietary related episodes, gastrointestinal inflammation/infection and (given the age) more sinister causes like tumors must be considered. 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.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

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    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Dental disease is a very unlikely cause for vomiting. The most common signs of dental disease are: trouble chewing food, only able to chew soft food, grinding teeth, shying away from people touching her face, not eating, bad breath. Causes of vomiting in an older dog are: food sensitivity, ate something that is disagreeing with her, kidney/liver problems, cancer, foreign body, food allergies. If Ashleigh is vomiting a lot and not eating they I recommend you have her seen. The Vet may want to fun blood work. Good luck!

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