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My 9-year-old dog won't eat, drinking a lot, and vomits water. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 80 lbs

My 9 yr old dog has a diminished appetite. Won’t eat her dog food. Will eat some ground meat and plain rice but only a small amount. She seems to be at the water bowl more frequently but within minutes vomits it back up.

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on January 16th, 2019

There are many reasons why a pet may not eat as well or drink more water. I recommend to have her seen by her veterinarian today if possible. The doctor will likely recommend to run blood work to check her kidneys and liver. They may also want to check her urine for any signs of infection or diabetes. It’s better to catch any of these conditions early. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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