Why is my dog sick after puppies, refusing food, and throwing up?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 30 lbs
My dog had puppies and she's been severely underweight since. But now that were starting to get rid of them she refuses food she is depressed I guess is the word? Anyways very lethargic. She drinks a lot of water but she throws up a thick clear substance afterwards. I don't have enough money for an actual vet can someone please just tell me what they think is wrong with her so I can treat it at home? Please give me as detailed an answer as possible so I can treat it from my home. Thanks
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Published on December 12th, 2017
I don’t think she is depressed. I think she is probably sick. I worry about a uterine infection called a pyometra. It is a pus filled uterus. It doesn’t happen often just after pregnancy, but it can. If this is her problem it is life threatening without surgery. I would encourage you to take her to your local humane society or city shelter as often they will provide low cost or even free spay and neuter. Here is another link with ideas to help you financially. http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ I hope she does not have a pyometra, but if she does it is really improving to get her spayed as soon as possible. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.
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Published on December 19th, 2017
Hi there. So sorry Lady is not feeling well. I strongly recommend that you get her to your vet for an exam. Any dog that is not eating well, vomiting and losing weight has a medical issue. Your vet can help you figure out what may be going on so that she can get the proper treatment. Her symptoms are not specific for any one illiness or disease process. Likely they will have to do some blood testing and/or x-rays to get this figured out. That being said, one thing that comes to mind right away (being that she is not spayed) is that she could have a pyometra which is a severe uterine infection. It can be life threatening if not treated promptly or properly. Your vet should be able to diagnose this easily if this is indeed her problem. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
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