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My dog is throwing up, shaking, and breathing funny. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Male | unneutered

my dog has been throwing up and keeps on shaking and breathing funny, he’s been laying down for a couple of hours which isn’t normal for him because he’s always super hyper and he can’t get comfortable any suggestions on what it might be? i would take him to my bet but i’m running low on funds

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on October 25th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Vomiting can be observed with conditions such as gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, dietary indiscretion, gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion and obstruction, among other possibilities. Shaking can be a sign of discomfort. There is no way of treating this at home without knowing what is actually going on. For this reason, I highly recommend that you have Keeko evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment as soon as possible as I am afraid he is likely becoming dehydrated. They would be able to check for these possibilities and also check his hydration status and give him medications to make him feel better. Good luck!

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