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My 7-month-old puppy is sick, vomiting, and won't eat or drink. Help!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 10 lbs

I have a winner poodle mix that is 7 months old. He has been sick for four days now, he won't eat, he had loose stools an vomiting but he is only vomiting now. I am unable to get him to a vet till Friday, the person I got him from clammed they gave him shots. Also when he lays still it is like he hums. I feel so sorry for my fur baby. Wish I could get him help now but unable till Friday. Please help can't get him to eat & will barley drink

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on January 22nd, 2018

Hi there! Sorry to hear that Maxx is not feeling well. The clinical signs you describe are concerning when they occur in a puppy as they can be seen with serious gastrointestinal infections such as Parvovirus. Other possibilities include intestinal worms and dietary indiscretion, among other possibilities. The sooner these conditions are treated the better the outcome tends to be. For this reason, I recommend that you have Maxx evaluated by a veterinarian to check for these possibilities and to start therapy based on findings. At the very least they can address dehydration if present and start him on anti-nausea medications and other medications to try to make him feel better. You can try to feed him high palatable things like chicken and hamburger patties though if the primary issue is not addressed, this will unfortunately continue. I am afraid that he is getting dehydrated. Good luck! Keeping my fingers crossed for your boy!

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