My dog is lethargic and trying to vomit but nothing comes out.
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 105 lbs
I have a pit bull mix puppy a year old this month. Hes a playful pup so of course today i noticed when me and the kids got home he didnt meet us at the gate like always barking and wagging his tail ...the girls went to let him come inside n he always runs in this time he couldnt make it up the stairs. .so i carried him inside and hes just laying around and hes trying to throw uo but nothing coming out....i got him to drink a little water but thats it. All this just started today
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Published on November 15th, 2016
It's quite serious when a dog attempts to throw up but nothing is coming out. That can be a sign of bloat, which is a life threatening emergency in dogs. I would take Copper into a vet immediately. When a dog has bloat, it can cause their stomach to twist on it's axis, and if he does have bloat, his stomach needs to be decompressed to prevent that from happening. Other signs of bloat include an enlarged abdomen, lethargy, labored breathing, and excessive drooling. To be safe, Copper should be taken into a vet right away.
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Published on March 7th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Copper! I am so sorry that Copper is sick! Possible causes for Copper's symptoms are: intestinal parasites, viral or bacterial infections (especially parvo or distemper virus), toxin ingestion, congenital issue (liver shunt), dietary indiscretion (ate something gross), foreign body (ate something that is stuck requiring surgery), food intolerance/allergy. Sadly Copper needs a vet. Three days is a long time for a puppy to not eat and be vomiting. I understand there isn't a Vet nearby but without a diagnosis it is impossible to guide you on treatment. I would fast him for 12 hours and start a bland diet of boiled chicken or hamburger with rice. Feed him small, frequent meals and allow only sips of water. I would try to see how you can get in contact with a Vet in your area, whether they can come to you or you take Copper to them if he doesn't improve in the next 24 hours. I hope this helps and I wish Copper the best!
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