My dog threw up, hasn't pooped. Is it a blockage if he seems normal?

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My dog threw up on Friday with a feces smell and he hasn’t defecated since then but he’s acting normal and his abdomen is not distended. My concern in a blockage. Should we take him in if he’s eating and drinking normal and acting normal? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 74 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Chewie. Are you missing anything in the home that he may have eaten resulting in a blockage? If so, he will need x-rays. Typically with an obstruction though, the pet continues to vomit any food and water consumed. Most dogs are acting very ill as well. If he continues to vomit, begins to act ill or you know something is missing, then he should be seen right away. Otherwise, it should be safe to monitor him as it sounds like he is improving. I hope this information helps!

My dog threw up, hasn't pooped. Is it a blockage if he seems normal?

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