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Why is my dog throwing up after swimming in a lake two days ago?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 lbs

Took my dog to the lake 2days ago swimming he has been throwing up ever since

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on July 5th, 2019

I would recommend that Bentley get checked out by the vet. There are lots of things in lake water that could cause illness, such as bacteria, algae, and parasites. The vet may want to check blood work or a stool sample to determine the best treatment.

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