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Why is my dog not eating after vomiting and gurgling stomach?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 50 lbs

My dog is an Australian Labradoodle and after vomiting he has stopped eating and rejected most food. We took him to the vet and the vet found nothing wrong and just prescribed ant vomitng medication. However, he is still refusing to eat and his stomach makes weird gurgling sounds.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 30th, 2018

Consider a recheck with your veterinarian. An abdominal x-ray may diagnose a foreign body or even an obstruction. Since Rocco isn't eating, supportive care may be indicated to prevent dehydration. You can try feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. Begin with 1 tablespoon of food and gradually increase the amount if he eats and holds it down. A bland diet can be plain white rice mixed with one of the following: cottage cheese, cooked/drained ground turkey, cooked/drained ground beef or boiled boneless/skinless chicken breasts. Mix rice and the protein source in a 1:1 ratio.

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