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My puppy vomited white foam, lethargic, not eating. Is a vet needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 25 days old | 17 lbs

My puppy vomited white foamy stuff once this morning. After that she was very lethargic, feels warm and slept the whole day without touching any food or drink. I took her for a walk this evening and after that she drank a little water but no food. I gave her 1/2 ONDEM-MD twice and 1.5 ml Griptol-N after asking my local vet. He also recommended Zymopet but only after she has eaten something. It's summer in India and she is sleeping under the blanket. It's 24 hrs since she ate anything. Any advice

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 29th, 2017

Poor girl. If she hasn't turned around after 24 hrs of conservative treatment at home at your vets recommendation, then it's best to have her seen at this point. I fear she may have something more serious going on that requires treatment through your vet. She could have a number of things going on including a viral infection, bacterial infection, or even a foreign body obstruction just to name a few. And it's best to get her treated for her specific condition quickly as prolonged treatment will lead to a longer recovery period. Until you can get Jessi seen I would suggest offering her small amounts of Pedialyte non-flavored via a syringe or small turkey baster and small amounts of canned puppy food or plain boiled chicken and rice . But a vet visit Is ultimately needed to help Jessi get well. Best wishes and I hope she is able to make a full and speedy recovery. Take care.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 12th, 2018

    It sounds as Wolverine 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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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 25th, 2017

    Poor MJ! Her symptoms could be caused by a GI illness, eating something rotten, a foreign body, or pancreatitis. Because she hasn't been eating for two days, it's time for her to see a vet. The cause of her symptoms need to be diagnosed so she can be treated. Please take her into a vet today.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 14th, 2020

    Poor Mia sounds pretty sick. Because she won't eat or drink and is vomiting, she is too sick for a home remedy. I would take her into a vet now to get the cause of her illness diagnosed and treated. Best of luck.

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