My playful 9-year-old dog vomits, sleeps lightly. How much exercise?

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Hello! So my dog is about 9 years old, but still acts just as playful as a puppy! (Litterally!). But he will often puke. Only 1 or 2 times a month, but I don't think that is normal.. Is it? He is also NEVER in a deep sleep. If I slightly move, he lifts his head and perks his ears. Even late at night! (I stay up quite late..). Also, what is the minimum play time I should have with him? Along with how often should I walk him? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Male | neutered | 13 years and 1 month old | 13 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Vomiting is not normal and this could be due to the diet or an imbalance of bacteria in the intestines. There may also be something else going on such as a systemic illness causing the vomiting. I would consider switching his food to something such as Science Diet or Royal Canin and see if a sensitive stomach formula helps stop these vomiting episodes. If the vomiting does not improve or worsens, I would recommend having Lou examined by a veterinarian and his blood be tested to see if there are any abnormal levels. I would say at his age, playing with him for about 15-30 minutes twice daily should give him plenty of exercise. Twice daily walks work well for most dogs as well, with some athletic dogs needing 3-4 walks per day. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My playful 9-year-old dog vomits, sleeps lightly. How much exercise?

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