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My old dog is throwing up repeatedly and shaking. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 10 years and 7 months old | 30 lbs

My dog has been sick a number of times over the last 1-2 hours. Shaking when standing up and looking very sorry for herself. She is 10 nearly 11 Labrador I haven’t fed her since this morning. She has had a bit of water but soon after she was sick again. Should I be concerned?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 21st, 2017

It sounds as Roxi is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

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