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My dog throws up after eating but seems healthy. Is fast eating why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 4 months old | 18 lbs

Yorkie rat terrier mix throwing up after eating but otherwise healthy. no bloating or tenderness at all .active as usual. is a fast eater.

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Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 15th, 2017

I am very sorry to hear that Maggie is experiencing these problems, There are a number of potential causes of such clinical signs, including pancreatistis, parasite infestation, infection, and ingestion of a toxin or poison, or even an gastrointestinal obstruction. It is also possible that Maggie is simply eating too much too fast. If the episodes continue over a 48 hour period, Maggie seems dull or depressed, in pain, ha sprifuse diarrhoea or vomiting, I would take her straight tot wh vet. Your vet will be able to perform a physical exam and run diagnostic tests such as bloodwork to determine the cause of Maggie's vomiting. In the meantime you can continue to monuitir her at home. Rest her stomach for a few hours. Then try smaller meals three times a day. Try a bland diet of boiled chicken breast and white rice for a few days and provide plenty of fresh water. I hope that answer was helpful and more importantly that Maggie feels better soon. Warmest regards to you both.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    Published on January 2nd, 2019

    It is very unlikely that you passed your stomach virus to your dog. Throwing up can be caused by a food sensitivity, dietary indiscretion, intestinal parasites, an intestinal blockage, bacterial infection, viral infection, the weather, food change, stress, etc. I would fast Penelope for 24 hours and then put her on bland food for two days, such as boiled white rice and boiled white boneless chicken meat, fed in small quantities over several feeds and then transition back to regular food slowly over a few days. If this does not clear up the vomiting or if the vomiting increases, or if your dog gets lethargic, she needs to see a veterinarian for an exam as there may be something more serious such as an infection going on

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

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    Published on January 3rd, 2020

    If it's only happened twice, and only today, you can pick up Elouise's food and offer a bland meal of boiled rice and chicken a few hours later to help with any minor GI upset, and then gradually return her to her normal diet. If the vomiting continues, or additional signs of illness occur, then seeking veterinary care in person is best.

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    Answered By Jenny, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 29th, 2017

    This may be due to dietary indiscretion or a bacterial or viral infection. If the vomiting is not stopping and she is getting weak then you should take her to an ER clinic for treatment. If the vomiting has stopped then rest her stomach for 4-6 hours from all food and water to let it rest then try with boiled chicken and rice and give pedialyte, chicken broth or Gatorade to maintain electrolytes. IF she is not wanting to eat or has diarrhea especially with any blood noted, then she will need to see a vet. If she is eating and not vomiting continue this diet for 48 hours before transitioning back to her normal food.

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