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My dog is throwing up food and staring at the corner. Is he sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered

My dog is vomiting and stares at the corner. He has vomited his food. Is my dog ok?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 22nd, 2019

If Toby is vomiting, that means he’s sick. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed him a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, he develops diarrhea, he stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 18th, 2020

    It could be Chubbs ate something that upset his stomach. It's impossible to completely prevent any illnesses from occurring, but when you take him outside, watch him closely to make sure he doesn't eat anything foreign or another dog's poop. I can give you a home remedy for the vomiting. Feed him a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If he refuses to eat the bland diet, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 17th, 2020

    Poor Chevy! He does sound like he has an upset stomach, and he may have a stomach illness. I can give you a home remedy for him to see if that helps. Withhold food until dinner tonight, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he refuses to eat the bland diet, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps!

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