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My dog threw up poop-smelling vomit. Did she eat animal waste?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | 22 lbs

My dog was sick in the night & it smell like poo, she had been fine in herself. She been eating & drinking fine also I will be given her a bit of chicken later tonight. I was wondering if she could of eat poo as I get a lot of badgers & foxes on my garden.

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 28th, 2018

I am sorry to hear about Nelli. Unfortunately it is quite common for dogs to eat poop (from other animals or their own) so it is certainly possible that she did eat some poop and vomit it back up. I would monitor her for lethargy, decreased appetite, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and additional vomiting and if these symptoms occur bring her in to her vet for an examination.

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