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Why is my puppy not eating, vomiting, coughing, and losing weight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 3 months and 25 days old | 5 lbs

Not eating food and if milk is given by dropper she vomits after some time,tried to give different food but she did not even comming towards food or smell she is also suffering from cough,and she is Very inactive and loosing weight.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 26th, 2017

It seems as Rosy 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 Rosi 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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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 30th, 2018

    It sounds as Rose 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 urgently, 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. if the vet thinks it is more serious she will need a blood test and possibly an ultrasound in order to find out what is wrong.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 16th, 2018

    Not eating, and throwing up food shortly after eating and no stool elimination are all very concerning and actually could point to to your puppy possibly suffering from a gastric or intestinal obstruction. Rose could also be suffering from a gastrointestinal infection. As an obstruction is a very serious problem and can only be diagnosed with a hands-on exam, I strongly recommend you take her to your vet for an exam, preferably today. Your veterinarian may want to take x-rays to locate an obstruction or rule out this problem and discuss treatment options with you.

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