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Why is my Shih Tzu vomiting yellow bile and refusing to eat or drink?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

So I have a 7 year old shih tzu named shawndee and she doesnt eat much and keeps vomiting yellow bile. She also vomits after drinking water sometimes. I cant get her to eat or drink water after she vomits. She eats whenever she wants to but doesnt do it

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 28th, 2019

It sounds as Shawndee is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better. if the vet thinks it is more serious she will need a blood test and possibly an ultrasound in order to find out what is wrong.

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