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My 8-week pitbull puppy is vomiting, lethargic, and won't eat.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 30 days old | 16 lbs

My 8 week pitbull is vomiting white foam and hasn't eaten or drink water for 10hrs. She walks around very slow and lying down a lot. She look very sad. My son took her walking for about 20mins when they came home she felt worm and she started vomiting. I can't get her to eat or drink. She went to the vet 7 days ago. They said she was healthy. What should I do? How can I get her to eat and drink?

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 20th, 2018

Hello, sorry to hear about Indigo. Ultimately it sounds like she could be very dehydrated and needs to see a veterinarian. She would first need to be tested for parvo, if negative other things could be considered such as low glucose, a foreign body which could be causing an obstruction, or even parasites. Please have her evaluated today. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

    Veterinary Technician

    Published on November 25th, 2019

    If Laila has only vomited once, I would keep an eye on her and pick up her food for a few hours, then offer a bland meal of boiled chicken and rice. If she seems very lethargic has pale/blue gums, keeps vomiting, or seems in distress or painful, it would be best to seek veterinary care right away as puppies this young can quickly go down hill.

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