My dog ate pasta, is vomiting and drooling. Is it an emergency?

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Hello! My pup ate some pasta that had fallen on the floor containing nothing more than just cheese and tomato sauce really. It’s been about 5 hours since and he has been vomiting stomach fluids and drooling. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 3 days old | 4 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

I’m sorry to hear about Little! I am surprised to hear about this reaction to some spaghetti but I suppose it is possible if he has a very sensitive tummy. I am more concerned that the vomiting has nothing to do with the spaghetti. Was there anything else he could have gotten into? (Trash? Medications? Chemicals/glue/paint? Socks? Other materials?) And the second question that crosses my mind is: did Little receive his full set of puppy vaccines? Could this be parvo or some other thing going on? Moral of the story, if Little has been vomiting for 5 hours, it’s time to take him into the emergency vet to get him checked out. They may offer x-rays, bloodwork, or a parvo test (if warranted). Even if you pursue no teating, the vet can give medications for the nausea/vomiting and determine if Little is dehydrated or not. If he vomited a couple times but has since just been drooling and otherwise seems ok, 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 he vomits again, head to the overnight vet clinic. Hope this helps and best of luck to you and Little!

My dog ate pasta, is vomiting and drooling. Is it an emergency?

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