My dog ate a seed and is throwing up. When should I see a vet?

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Hello, i think my Pomeranian ate a round furry seed from a bush outside. it sticks to his fur maybe he tried taking it out and now he keeps throwing up his water and food. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | neutered | 20 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that Gizmo isn't feeling well. There are a few issues that could be going on here - the plant could be something that is toxic, Gizmo could have eaten enough of the seed to cause an obstruction or irritation in his intestinal tract, or the vomiting could be entirely unrelated to the seeds. You can call the animal poison control hotline to try to determine if the seed is toxic - you can also try posting a picture here to see if any of our vets are familiar with the plant. ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435 I would recommend a trip to the vet for evaluation, especially if: - Gizmo has throw up more than a few times - This has been going on for more than 24 hours - There is blood in the vomit - Gizmo is sleepier than normal or doesn't want to eat - Gizmo is drinking a lot more water than normal or needs to go out to the bathroom continuously At the vet, they will likely do a physical exam, take x-rays of his abdomen, and possibly run a general blood work panel. If this only just started and Gizmo is his normal happy self, you can offer a small amount of boiled chicken and rice this evening, see if it settles down. If he continues vomiting, a vet visit is definitely in order. Best of luck!

My dog ate a seed and is throwing up. When should I see a vet?

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