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Why did my dog suddenly throw up yellow and now seems to be in pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Male | neutered | 6 lbs

Hello my dog was just laying on the bed then he just sat up and threw up thick and yellow out of nowhere and now he’s laying down and it hurts him whenever I move him at all even just a little bit

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 24th, 2017

Poor Canon! It is concerning that he just threw up out of nowhere. He could have eaten something rotten that has upset his stomach, he could have a GI illness, he could have pancreatitis, or he could have a foreign body causing this vomiting. I can give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps before having to take him into the vet. 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 and that Canon feels better soon!

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