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My dog won't eat, only drinks, vomits brown, and has a swollen tummy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 3 years and 3 months old | 22 lbs

Hi I have a 4 year old Pittweiler. For the last week she won't eat only drink water. When she vomit it white looking stuff. On last nite it look somewhat brownish. Her tummy is swollen. Plz what could be wrong?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 11th, 2018

Not eating for so long is very concerning. Brownish vomitus likely contains blood, and a swollen tummy can be a sign of liver failure, a tumor, a serious infection, pancreatitis, or an intestinal blockage or bloat. By now this is an emergency and I strongly recommend you take Brooklynn to a vet or Pet ER right away. The vet will need to do x-rays and some blood tests, possibly and ultrasound to find out what the problem is.

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