Puppy vomiting, not eating/drinking, and lethargic. Vet now?

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Hello my Coco is almost 6months old. Last night about 8pm he was not active or energetic. He didn't seem to want to be bothered and hid under the bed. He usually sleeps on the bed with me. Sometime during the night he vomited. I can't make all he ate and what I can he shouldn't have eaten. This morning he's still not active and doesn't want to drink. I haven't fed him yet for fear of an upset stomach. His last meal was around 730pm last night. Does he need to be seen by a vet immediately? Ty. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 28 days old | 10 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Coco. I would recommend a trip to the vet today. Given his symptoms, his age, and the contents of his vomit we worry very much about an gastrointestinal foreign body/obstruction. The vet can do an x-ray to see if there is any evidence of material left in the GI tract. If there is, they may give him fluids and laxative to see if it can pass or may recommend surgery based on how severe the problem appears. If no evidence of obstruction is present he may need symptomatic treatment for his upset stomach such as anti-nausea medication and antacids.

Puppy vomiting, not eating/drinking, and lethargic. Vet now?

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