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Why is my dog sick, throwing up, and acting odd after eating wood?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 15 lbs

My dog has been throwing up and is acting odd. Yesterday he was hyper and playful but then he started throwing up about every hour. He isn’t himself and woke up still the same just no more vomiting all he wants to do is sleep he tried a new food yesterday and I’ve caught him chewing on pieces of wood but that’s all that has changed. He also has his parvo shot up to date so what else could it be?

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Answered By Emily Luisana DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 4th, 2019

I am so sorry to hear this and I am concerned about Diesel! Vomiting can be caused by many different things including dietary indiscretion, foreign bodies, infections, passing illnesses, as well as serious illnesses. It is good that you noted he has had his Parvo shot, although puppies do you need them boostered often and a small fraction of dogs will not respond appropriately to the vaccine. It sounds like an exam and/or other diagnostics can be beneficial. Your vet will likely need to guide you as it depends on her overall clinical picture, but diagnostics and supportive can have the potential to make a big difference in how he feels and how quickly he recovers! I hope it is nothing serious and that he feels better soon!

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