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Why does my dog's vomit smell like poop after eating new wet food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 years and 10 months old | 55 lbs

My dogs vomit smells like feces. She has only vomited the once and is otherwise acting normally. I gave her some wet food this morning which she has never had before

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 25th, 2017

It may have been the food since she has never had it before. For some it is too rich and upsets their stomach. I would not worry about the odor. If it continues to happen then I would get her seen by a vet to make sure she does not get dehydrated. You can try boiled chicken and rice to help her stomach calm down before returning to her normal food

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