My dog threw up, won't eat, and is lethargic. What should I do?

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My dog is a little Chihuahua and she threw up twice yesterday and I don't think she ate and doesn't want to get up....I am really worried...could any thing be happening to her??? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Throwing up can have many causes. It is basically a problem with the stomach and intestines caused by a food over sensitivity, eating something that does not agree with the dog, intestinal parasites, bacterial infection, viral infection, bowel obstruction, the weather, food change, stress, etc. Fast Peggy for 12 hours and then put her on bland food for a day or two, such as boiled white rice and boiled white boneless chicken meat, fed in small quantities over several feeds and then transition back to her regular food slowly over a few days. If this does not clear up the vomiting withina day or if the vomiting increases, or if she gets lethargic, he needs to see a veterinarian for an exam as there may be something more serious such as an infection or a bowel obstruction going on.

My dog threw up, won't eat, and is lethargic. What should I do?

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