My dog is lethargic and trying to vomit but nothing comes out.

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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. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 105 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

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.

My dog is lethargic and trying to vomit but nothing comes out.

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