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Why is my Yorkie throwing up, not eating, not moving, and smells bad?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Hi My yorkee started throwing upthis morning and now wont eat or drink and is started to putoff a bad oder like something died and he wont move what iswrong with him??

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on December 20th, 2016

Poor RJ! There are many different things that could cause these symptoms, so it's hard to say what's wrong with him without an exam and some diagnostic testing. He may have a serious GI problem such as pancreatitis or an intestinal obstruction, a severe systemic illness like liver or kidney disease, or he could have ingested something toxic. These symptoms are very concerning, especially since he is not eating or drinking and doesn't want to move, so I would really recommend taking him to an emergency vet right away. The vet can do blood work and x-rays if needed to help diagnose the problem and get him started on appropriate treatment.

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