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My puppy is shaking and vomiting. Is this serious? What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 1 year and 10 months old | 20 lbs

My puppy is shaking, vomiting and NOT acting like herself. Is she sick? What should I do? Is it bad?

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on July 31st, 2017

Yes, it sounds like Wonder is painful (shaking), and not herself due to the vomiting. She may also have a fever which could make her lethargic. She is a young dog so most likely she has a stomach upset from something she ate. If she can't hold anything down you should take her to your veterinarian for treatment. She could have eaten something bad, or have something caught in her stomach or intestines. They will do an exam then most likely blood work and an X-ray if needed to find the specific reason she is sick. Then they can prescribe the appropriate treatment. This is a fairly common reason dogs get sick and usually they improve quickly. If Wonder was bright and alert with only a little vomiting I would not be as concerned, Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you take good care of Wonder.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 25th, 2018

    This is very concerning. Your puppy could be suffering from a serious gastrointestinal infection such as parvo or, since she is also showing central nervous signs, she could be suffering from another viral disease such as distemper or liver disease. Please take her to your vet this morning or a petER for an exam. She will likely need iv fluids, pain medicine and antibiotics and medicine to keep her from vomiting.

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 10th, 2019

    Her vomiting has nothing to do with licking a tootsie roll. In puppies vomiting is usually either due to one of these things: parvo virus, internal parasites or intestinal obstruction. She needs to see a vet. She is shaking from pain and fear.

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