Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 25 lbs
I got my dog neutered today and he just threw up. Is that normal?
3 Answers
Published on March 20th, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question. That could be completely normal after the procedure and anesthesia. I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. 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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Published on December 3rd, 2018
Diarrhea and throwing up can be caused by a food sensitivity, dietary indiscretion, intestinal parasites, an intestinal blockage, bacterial infection, viral infection, the weather, food change, stress, etc. I would fast Loki for 24 hours and then put him on bland food for two days, such as boiled white rice and boiled white boneless chicken meat, fed in small quantities over several feeds and then transition back to regular food slowly over a few days. If this does not clear up the vomiting or if he still appears ill or lethargic, you should take him to your vet for a recheck. This may all be stress related, but you never know, there could be a gastro-intestinal infection as well. It is better to feed chicken instead of turkey, as turkey contains tryptophan, which can make your dog sleepy and lethargic.
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Published on December 23rd, 2017
Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. If he is still eating and energy level is good, I would continue with the bland diet. I would also add in a probiotic such as Purina fortiflora which can be found online or at a pet store. If the diarrhea does not let up and he continues to vomit after another few days or he worsens, I would get him seen by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
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