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Dog sick after spay: vomiting, eating grass, no appetite. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 7 years and 5 months old | 6.4 lbs

She was fixed 3 weeks ago and don't act herself. She threw up for the first couple days. Seems to want to eat grass on andoff. Get appetite had always been picky but it's worse. Can i do anything for her???

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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on May 28th, 2018

I'm sorry to hear that Precious doesn't seem to be feeling well. It sounds like she has a very sensitive stomach. I have a few ideas for you. First, you may ask your vet about a sensitive stomach formula of food and if that might help her. You could also consider medications that can help settle the stomach like pepcid or omeprazole. I am attaching more information about those drugs below. https://www.vin.com/apputil/project/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=19239&SAId=1&id=4951496 https://www.vin.com/apputil/project/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=19239&SAId=1&id=4952494 Finally, you may consider giving her a supplement that is good for the GI tract. There are a number of supplements that contain probiotics (the good bacteria in the GI tract) that can help make a dog feel better if they have a sensitive stomach. You can ask your vet what product they carry, but Fortiflora ( https://www.proplanveterinarydiets.com/products/fortiflora-dog-probiotics/ ) is a common one. I have also had very good luck with Nutrigest ( https://www.rxvitamins.com/rxvitaminsforpet/product-category/gastrointestinal-health-products/ ). Good luck! I hope that was helpful and gives you some ideas. Thanks for using PetCoach.

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