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My dog is throwing up a lot. Is it time for an urgent vet visit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 115 lbs

My dog was throwing up last night, I have him some water and mixed in some rice with his food and when I went to check on him this morning he had thrown up so much that it covered the floor of his kennel completely. Should I be taking him to the vet?

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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on February 26th, 2018

Poor Diablo. Yes, I would recommend taking him to the vet if he is vomiting such a large amount. There are a number of things that can cause vomiting, so your vet can decide if it is something serious or not. Hopefully Diablo just needs some medicine to stop the vomiting. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that Diablo feels better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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