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My unspayed dog is vomiting, not eating, and hasn't pooped. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed

My boyfriends dog has been throwing up consrantly for two days and today she isnt eating or drinking if she dose she throws it all back up and she hasnt used the bathroom whats wrong with her?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 13th, 2019

Lola sounds very sick. I see she isn't spayed, and she could have a pyometra causing her symptoms. A pyometra is an infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment. This cannot be treated at home, she has to see a vet immediately.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 22nd, 2018

    Poor Pepper! I see that she isn't spayed. My first concern is that she could have a pyometra. This is an extremely serious infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment. It could also be she has a GI illness, may have eaten something rotten, or a foreign body causing her symptoms. A pyometra is a medical emergency, and because I can't see her in person to rule out one, I very strongly urge you to take her into a vet immediately. If she does have a pyometra, spaying her is part of the recommended treatment. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 30th, 2016

    Poor Harper! I see that she is not spayed. Unspayed dogs are prone to a life threatening infection of uterus called a pyometra, and vomiting and anorexia is a sign of it. She could also have a foreign body causing her to vomit and be constipated. Her symptoms are serious, and she does need immediate medical attention. You should take her into a vet right away. She will need a shot to stop the vomiting, and IV fluids for hydration. The vet will likely do routine blood tests, a urinalysis, and x-rays to check for a pyometra, foreign body, and other potential causes of her symptoms. She should be taken into a vet now.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 15th, 2016

    Poor Princess! I see that she is unspayed. The vomiting, diarrhea, and not wanting to eat or drink can be symptoms of a pyometra. A pyometra is a life threatening infection of the uterus that requires immediate medical attention. Other causes of her symptoms include a GI illness, pancreatitis, eating something rotten, or a foreign body. Given the risk of her having a pyometra and the severity of her symptoms, Princess needs to see a vet immediately. The vet can do a physical exam, routine blood tests, a urinalysis, or possibly x-rays to diagnose what is causing her symptoms. Once the vet diagnoses the cause, then they can start treatment. If she does have a pyometra, one of the recommended treatments is to spay her. Please take her into a vet now.

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