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My dog threw up after eating trash. How can I stop his vomiting?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 1 month old | 24 lbs

My dog got into the trash and he has puked 7 times. All puke has been the brown orange color of his dog food. He is about 25 pounds and a wiener dog mixed with an unknown bread. What should I do to get him to stop puking

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 9th, 2017

If he is otherwise acting normal, you could withhold food for the day and see if the vomiting stops. If the vomiting stops than offer him a small amount of a bland diet, like boiled chicken and white rice. If he continues to vomit or becomes lethargic than he needs to be examined by a vet to treat the vomiting. Your vet can give him fluids to prevent dehydration and prescribe medications to control the vomiting.

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