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Why is my puppy throwing up after a steroid shot for allergies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 2 days old | 24 lbs

So i recently asked if benadryl and a steroid shot could be the cause to my puppy throwing up after allergic reaction. I found out the steroid shot he was injected with was dexamethasone is it normal for him to be throwing up because of that shot and should i take him to vet right away or try bland diet first to see if that helps with throwing up?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on July 22nd, 2019

The dexamethasone should not make Kai vomit. I recommend to have him examined as the vomiting could be related to the initial allergic reaction. The bland diet should also help settle the tummy but it won’t stop a continuing allergic reaction. I hope this is helps.

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