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Why is my dog vomiting and lethargic after coming home from boarding?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | 7 months and 26 days old

We picked our dog up yesterday from where she was boarded and she seemed fine. Within hours of getting her she seemed tired and sad (not her usual self), then she started vomiting. Today she hardly wants to get up and seems VERY lethargic.

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on January 1st, 2019

I am so sorry to hear that Pepper isn’t feeling well. Boarding can be very stressful for dogs and sometimes they can develop stress colitis which can become very serious very quickly. Is she having any diarrhea? Other possibilities include Addison’s disease, intestinal foreign object/ obstruction, or even a viral disease. I would highly encourage you to have her evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. IV fluids may be recommended in addition to x-rays and possibly blood work. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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