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My dog is vomiting, weak, depressed, and dehydrated. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 87.5 lbs

I have a xl pitbull. She has been feeling down. She has thrown up 5 five times, she is weak, looks depressed, I think dehydrated, and her pupils are diulated. Could you please help me out?

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 20th, 2018

I’m so sorry to hear about Diamond! Unfortunately, these signs could be caused by several things including infection (parvo, other), toxin (chocolate, raisin, marijuana, other), pancreatitis, foreign material stuck in the stomach, liver or kidney disease, etc etc. If she vomits again or seems to get worse in any way, I’d strongly recommend taking Diamond to the nearest emergency vet. You may be offered x-rays and/or bloodwork depending on the exam and information your vet gets from you. They can also give fluids to help correct dehydration and anti nausea medication if indicated. If the vomiting has stopped, pick up the food and water and monitor. Reintroduce water 4 hours after the vomiting episode and a small meal 12 hours after vomiting episode. If anything changes or she looks worse, take her in to the vet. Best of luck to you and Diamond!

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    It sounds as Diamond 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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