My 9-week-old puppy threw up in the car. Is it car sickness or parvo?

Question

9 week old puppy was sitting in the back seat of my car. When I got out, I realized she had thrown up aprox. 10 pieces of food she had eaten earlier. Food was still in its original shape. We're still in the process of vaccinations so aren't sure if she was car sick or could have parvo. She doesn't show any other signs of parvo right now. Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Female | spayed | 1 month and 29 days old | 55 lbs

Amber W · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If the food was thrown up mostly undigested this is likely more regurgitation. My suspicion is this is probably more just from car sickness. If Nittany is acting otherwise normal then I would suggest feeding her a small bland meal (boiled chicken and sweet potato) later today and then resuming her normal diet tomorrow. Dogs with parvo usually have both vomiting and severe diarrhea so I think it's unlikely this is what is going on with Nittany. However, if her vomiting persists or diarrhea, lethargy or inappetance develops then you should schedule a visit with a veterinarian.

My 9-week-old puppy threw up in the car. Is it car sickness or parvo?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

What's the best way to feed my hamster when I'm going on a trip?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

Is Purina Layer Pellets good for chickens? What other feeds exist?

My newly adopted pet won't eat hay. What can I do to encourage it?

Share