My dog is vomiting, restless, and can't keep food down. What's wrong?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 8 lbs
My mums dog started being sick yesterday and can't keep food (or grass that he tries to eat) down. He looks miserable and just keeps walking round restlessly. The dog had been gnawing on a beef bone on Friday. She can't afford £100 for an emergency vet. Any advice please.
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Published on December 4th, 2016
Poor Mac. It sounds like he should be seen by a vet since he seems to be miserable and restless. He could have an infection, pancreatitis, obstruction, metabolic/endocrine issue, etc. If you can't take him to a vet, withhold food for the day and then try a small amount of boiled chicken and white rice if the vomiting stops. If the vomiting continues or he seems lethargic, he needs to see a vet for treatment. Your vet can run labwork and take X-rays, if needed, to diagnose and then prescribe medications to help. An anti-vomiting medication and fluids to prevent dehydration may be needed. Hope he feels better soon.
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Published on August 30th, 2017
The best advice I can give is to take him to the vet. What you are describing could be due to eating a poison or a severe stomach/intestinal disease. This can quickly make them dehydrated, which will give the sick/tired appearance. If he cannot keep water down, then a vet will need to give fluids in order to keep him from getting too dehydrated. They can also help identify what the problem is and hopefully give specific treatment for the problem. I hope that helps and Paddy gets well soon.
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Published on April 13th, 2018
It sounds as Macie 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. 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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