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Why is my 12-year-old Yorkie frequently sick and throwing up?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | 17 years and 1 month old | 14 lbs

My yorkshire terrier is 12 and has been frequently being sick for the past 3 weeks on and off. I have starved him for a day but have let him have water. Any advice as to how I can stop him being sick?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 24th, 2018

Chronic vomiting at his age is worrying, it could be a sign of a serious condition such as cancer, pancreatitis or kidney failure. i strongly recommend taking him to your vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated, he will need to have a blood test done.

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