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My dog is swaying, nervous, growling at nothing, and throwing up. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 10 months old | 90 lbs

Hi, my dog has been swaying back and forth when shes sitting down and when shes standing up. She us also acting nervous and growls at things that aren't there and she is puking.

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Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 7th, 2018

This sounds very serious unfortunately. The first thing that comes to mind is if she got in to a toxin or medication. I would take her to the ER right away and if she did get in to something, take that with you. She will need immediate care

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