My dog has been throwing up for over 24 hours. What should I do?

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Miss Cally started vomiting yesterday morning. At first it was food. Last night it was water, spit, and watery food. (She was a rescue. When we first got her she was in and out of heat and did the same thing when in heat. She's been spayed since and hasn't had the problem until now. I don't know if that was relevant or not.) I'm guessing she's about 2 yrs old. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Poor Cally! The vomiting could be due to many conditions including eating something she shouldn't have, bacterial over growth, parasites (worms and giardia) or even something more severe like organ dysfunction or intestinal blockage. Pets who vomit beyond 24 hours need to be examined and I recommend to have Cally examined by the veterinarian today. Try to remember to take in a stool sample. The doctor will check her for parasites and bacterial. Other diagnostics may be recommended as well. Many times a bland diet can help and then a slow, gradual introduction to the normal food can be done. A bland diet can consist of 25% boiled white meat chicken and 75% boiled white rice. This should all be plain. I hope Cally starts feeling better quickly! Please feel free to post any additional questions!

My dog has been throwing up for over 24 hours. What should I do?

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