My puppy is throwing up food after eating and napping, what's wrong?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My puppy is regurgitating a little bit of food after she eats and naps. It just comes up. She is still playful and eating and drinking. What's wrong?
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Published on January 23rd, 2017
Regurgitation can happen with over-activity but if this is happening regularly it needs to be assessed. Conditions like megaesophagus can cause regurgitation, especially in puppies. I would suggest having her examined by a veterinarian to make sure there is no underlying illness causing this problem.
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Published on May 20th, 2017
Different problems come to mind when a dog regurgitates (food/bile/foam just pours out of the mouth suddenly) vs. vomiting (an active retching component). Video of your dog's episodes will be very helpful to your veterinarian to know what your puppy is doing. True regurgitation in this young of a puppy is suspicious for a congenital condition (PRAA, megaesophagus, etc). Vomiting is suspicious for foreign object ingestion, infection (parvo, parasites, etc), and many other causes. I recommend a recheck exam with your vet to discuss that the nausea medications and bland diet aren't working. They can watch your video and discuss the next best steps with you.
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I have an almost 8 week old Australian/German Shepard that is having some tummy issues. Every time she eats (no matter how much or how fast, or what for that matter) she will regurgitate it, most of the time it's within 3-30 minutes from eating. It's
Different problems come to mind when a dog regurgitates (food/bile/foam just pours out of the mouth suddenly) vs. vomiting (an active retching component). Video of your dog's episodes will be very helpful to your veterinarian to know what your puppy is doing. True regurgitation in this young of a puppy is suspicious for a congenital condition (PRAA, megaesophagus, etc). Vomiting is suspicious for foreign object ingestion, infection (parvo, parasites, etc), and many other causes. I recommend a recheck exam with your vet to discuss that the nausea medications and bland diet aren't working. They can watch your video and discuss the next best steps with you.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Every time my puppy gets done from eating it always sounds like she's about to throw up and sometimes I think she does and just swallows it back down is that normal?
No, this isn't normal. It could be a symptom of megaesophagus, which is when the esophagus is enlarged and there is decreased motility of food leading to regurgitation. Penelope could be swallowing back down her food. Megaesophagus can lead to aspiration pneumonia. She could also be eating too fast, causing her to vomit back up her food. I would have Peneople seen by a vet for this on Monday. The vet can diagnose what is causing this behavior and can discuss treatment options with you.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My dog randomly throws up spit and is having problems keeping food down does he have megaesophagus or could an object be stuck in his throat he is 7 months old
Hi you are correct with Czar that his could be megaesophagus (ME) and less likely choking from something stuck in his throat. Choking would be a very acute and violent episode. ME is something that would continue to happen at most meals. There are some other medical reasons for Czar's clinical signs as well like a hiatal hernia (abnormal position of the stomach) and other defects he could have been born with. Regardless it is extremely important that he been seen by his veterinarian for a diagnosis. They can take an X-ray to look for ME, something stuck in the throat, or a congenital defect. Also, the doctor can get him on medication to help with the vomiting/regurgitation. Best of luck with Czar
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My puppy vomited two nights, but during the day she's all normal. is it because she ate too much?
Poor Nunu . Sometimes it is hard to know why a puppy with vomit. IT is possible in such a young dog she ate something she should not of or has parasites. I would recommend taking her to a vet to make sure she is parasite free because she is a puppy. Otherwise I would monitor it at home. If she vomits more than she should go to a vet to make sure she does not have a viral or bacterial infection.. Hope that helps
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My lab puppy(3mos old) was recently dewormed.Since then,she throws up undigested food as soon as she eats. She is in pen with her 2 brothers and 1 sister who were also reworked at same time . We are feeding them Purina Puppy Chow. Do I need to chang
Throwing up undigested food could have seveal causes, the most likely cause being that she eats too much too fast. If she otherwise appears healthy, you should feed her separate from the other dogs, and preferably divide her daily ration over three to four feeds a day, so she cannot gorge herself. If she eats too much too fast the kibble expands in her stomach and activates the pressure receptors that protect from over-filling and she regurgitates the food. The competition with the others is likely causing this. If she appears lethargic or ill you will need to take her to a veterinarian for an exam as there may be a gastro-intestinal problem.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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1 year old English Mastiff regurgitates only after evening meal. She has been seen by a vet and they recommended eating from an elevated bowl and recommended her dog food. We have been doing this and it continues to happen. She eats the same in th
Poor girl. She may have a condition that is causing this such as megaesophagus. I am not sure if your vet has ran any tests yet, but I would recommend starting with thoracic radiographs and perhaps even a barium series will need to be done to detect a possible megaesophagus. Form there the vet will prescribe medication if this conditon is confirmed. The main concern with a pet that regurgitates is aspiration pneumonia. This is why they suggest to elevate the food bowl to allow gravity to help keep the food down. However most owners have to make a gruel (water mixed with food and then puréed) and also give pro-motility drugs (i.e. Metoclopramide) in addition to help manage this condition. Here is more information on megaesophagus if this is confirmed to be the cause of your pet regurgitation episodes. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=3480 I hope this helps you with Cozy’s regurgitation episodes. Best wishes and take care.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My pup tends to throw up...a lot! He does drink his water pretty fast, and his vomiting episodes only tend to happen after he’s eaten or drank. Could it be because he’s drinking his water too fast or is it something more serious that I should look i
Hello and welcome to Boop by Petco. I am sorry that Murphy is vomiting. I would be concerned about a few different problems including a persistent right aortic arch (PRAA), or a sliding hiatal hernia. These are congenital malformations that can cause vomiting/regurgitation especially after eating. I would try to get a video of the episodes to see if it is true vomiting vs. regurgitation as this will help narrow down possibilities. It is not normal for him to vomit that much. I hope you get it all sorted out soon! Best of luck with Murphy!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My puppy has been throwing up once a day for the past three days. She is playful and seems fine. However she does use muscle to throw up. I think it might be because she is eating quick. Should I be concerned with her throw up?
If she is vomiting within a few minutes after eating, then she probably is eating too fast. There are a number of things you can try. You can get a slow feeder or a puzzle feeder (https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/harmony-pink-plastic-slow-feeder-dog-bowl), or get a couple of river rocks or glass eggs to put on top of the food in her dish so she has to nose them around to get to her food. Make sure the items are far too big for her to swallow. Any of these should slow her down enough to keep her from regurgitating her food. If none of these are effective, take her in to see your vet to make sure it isn't a sign of an underlying problem.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My puppy was running around playing like usual. And then suddenly threw up and started eating it. What do I do now?
It is not that unusual for a puppy to be sick, especially if he has been running around and eaten recently. As long as the pup seems in goid form I wouldnt worry too much. However if he seems dull or continues to vomit then a trip to the vet would be wise.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Hi. I have an 8 week old puppy (German shepherd/husky mix) who vomited what looked like undigested food about 8 or so hours after last meal. Has voided regularly and with normal bowel movement. Vomited at 3:20, 3:40, and 4:00. What should I do?
Poor puppy! 3 times in such a short time frame is a bit excessive and worrisome . However it is good that she is having normal bowels, as this rules out a complete intestinal obstruction, although a partial obstruction is still possible and should be considered for any puppy with excessive vomiting of undigested food. However the delayed vomiting could also indicate she has a bought of ileus (delayed stomach and intestinal motility). If she is stable otherwise (pink gums, normal breathing, alert and responsive), then you can wait another hour or so and see if she stops the vomiting. At which point I would recommend fasting her (water only, no food) for roughly 4-6 hrs (no longer bc she is a pup) and then offering her small amounts of boiled plain chicken and rice or cottage cheese. You can also try slightly warmed cans of baby food. While she is being fasted, offer her small amounts of Pedialyte via syringe or small turkey baster to help combat any dehydration. Puppies get dehydrated
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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