My senior dog is vomiting all day. Should I call the vet now?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 15 years and 1 month old | 13 lbs
My dog, a 15 year old schnoodle, must have gotten into something in the backyard because he has been vomiting all day. His first few vomits were chunky and orange, but recently they have just been clear. He is drinking water but doesn't want any food. He hasn't had diarrhea, but I think he ate something in the backyard because my weimaraner was vomiting because of the same issue a week ago, but he returned to normal after a day. Should I call a vet if he is not better by tomorrow?
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Published on January 12th, 2017
I would have Dave seen by a vet now if he's been vomiting all day. If his vomit is now clear, I'd be concerned that he's vomiting water as well. Given he's a senior dog, he can quickly become dehydrated, which isn't good for his kidneys. My recommendation would be to take him into a vet now who may give him a shot to stop the vomiting, IV fluids for hydration, and any other treatment necessary.
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Published on May 5th, 2018
There are numerous reasons why he may be vomiting and not eating, but unfortunately it will require an exam and possibly other diagnostic tests in order to determine the diagnosis. If his issues have gone in for more than 24-48 hours, your veterinarian should look at him to see what may be going on. He may have a bacterial infection, viral infection, may have eaten something that is making him sick, may have kidney or liver issue or possibly a mass or tumor involving the GI tract. Since he vomits anything he is ingesting, it is really not possible to treat this at home. Dozer should see his veterinarian ASAP.
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