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My dog vomits right after eating. Could it be a digestive blockage?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 lbs

Prissy is a terrier mix she is vomiting as soon as she drinks or eats I think she may have a digestive blockage but I'm not sure so how can i tell

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on December 21st, 2016

Poor Prissy! If she is vomiting as soon as she eats or drinks, she could indeed have an intestinal blockage as this is a common sign of this problem. She could also have a serious GI illness such as pancreatitis, a severe systematic illness like liver or kidney disease, or even something like parvo if she is a young dog who hasn't been fully vaccinated. Regardless of the underlying cause, if she can't keep anything down, this is very concerning. I would recommend taking her to an emergency vet tonight if at all possible, as it may not be safe to wait until morning.

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