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My dog is throwing up constantly. Should I take him to the vet now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 years old | 44 lbs

my dog has vomited about 15 times in the past 11 hours .. i have been reassuring him and petting him for many hours .. i have used the hair drier from a decent distance to make sure his belly is warm enough i have removed his food/water from his reach ... its 2:30 in the night and i dont know what else i can do ... can someone help me ?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 19th, 2017

Orfeas has to see a vet immediately. It's quite serious that he has vomited this many times in 11 hours. He could have a severe GI illness, may have eaten something rotten, could have pancreatitis, or could have a foreign body. There is nothing you can do for him at home, he needs medical treatment now. Please find an ER vet or a vet on call to see him ASAP.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 19th, 2017

    There is nothing you can do, but wait until you can see the vet. Keep the food away, but give him access to water. He could be suffering from pancreatitis or have an intestinal obstruction. Keep him in a dark quiet place, maybe he will be able to rest. And you will need to rest too. I hope all will go well.

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