What causes my 8-month-old chihuahua to vomit only at night?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 16 days old | 7 lbs
My 8 month old chihuahua has been vomiting at night only for last 3 nights. First time it happened it was a clear/foamy liquid, now it is/smells like his food. He is fine during the day but doesn't want to eat much food but will eat at night when he wants. I recently started adding wet food to his dry food to make him eat and it worked. What could be the cause of his vomiting?
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Published on January 29th, 2019
There could be a few different things causing his vomiting. It can be from a virus, a foreign body, an intestinal upset or even pancreatitis. I would recommend bringing him to the veterinarian for some testing to make sure it is just an intestinal upset. They can discuss with you antacids and a prescription bland diet. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on November 6th, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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