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My puppy is sick, throwing up, won't eat, and threw up a blue pill?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 8 days old | 15 lbs

My 12 week old puppy went to a new home 3 days ago the morning after they brought him back sick he won't eat I force him to he throws it up still wants to play at times he threw up a little blue pill the family said it was a over the counter pain med about 80 milligrams about 2 days ago its like he's getting worse I'm homeless and broke plz help

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on December 9th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor baby! Can you find out the name of the 80mg little blue pill? And ask if he became sick AFTER they gave it? Unfortunately the puppy needs to see a vet for an exam. I would call a local SPCA or see if your Vet has a "rainy day" type fund from anonymous donors to help people with pet care costs. Possible causes are: intestinal parasites, foreign body ingestion (needs surgery to remove something stuck), from this blue pill or toxin, parvo virus or other viral or bacterial infection, food allergy or food intolerance or a genetic problem. I would try feeding him small frequent meals of a bland diet and call your local SPCA to see if they have a low cost Veterinary clinic. I hope this helps and I wish the puppy the best!

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    Answered By David Darvishian

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    Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Boss. He sounds like he needs to be seen by your veterinarian. Many things could be possible including intestinal parasites, dietary indiscretion (eating things that dogs are not supposed to eat), dietary problems (sensitivity/allergy), infection, inflammation, foreign body ingestion, toxin ingestion, etc. I would advise calling local dog rescue groups, animal shelters, humane societies in your area. They may have some funds to help you get him evaluated. This could be an intestinal virus infection (parvo, corona) since I don't know if he has been vaccinated. Your vet can evaluate him and based on the history/exam findings, they will advise a treatment or diagnostic plan. Possible tests include fecal/blood/urine tests and x-rays. Good luck with Boss

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