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My dog ate french fries, now vomiting and weak. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | 6 months and 15 days old | 5 lbs

My roommate fed my dog some french fries and later he started vomiting.... He vomited everything and he is shivering and looks weak and tired..... Please what do i do now to make things normal?

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Answered By Amber Da Silva, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 27th, 2017

It could be that he has gastroenteritis (inflammation in his stomach and intestines) from the french fries. I would recommend fasting him for at least the next 12 hours. If he hasn't vomited in that time, you can start introducing small amounts of boiled chicken and plain white rice. If he hold this down, continue this and then start slowly adding in his regular dog food. If he continues vomiting during the fasting period, then I would recommend taking him to a veterinarian for evaluation. Rich, fatty foods can cause a condition called pancreatitis which is very serious and requires treatment by a veterinarian. In the future, I would avoid fatty foods as treats.

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    Answered By Dr. Paula Simons

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 4th, 2020

    I would monitor her closely overnight and withhold food until the morning. Encourage her to drink small amounts as long as it doesn't make her vomit. If she continues to vomit she will need to see a vet.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 21st, 2019

    The fries may be the cause of Cooper's vomiting. Those are very fatty and can cause GI upset in dogs. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps!

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