My 6-week puppy is always hungry and throwing up. Is this normal?

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We have a 6 week Blue Heeler puppy. I'm concerning about her nutrition. She has eaten onlyPedrigree Dry Puppy chow ~ 1/4 cup 3x a day with the last feeding at 5:30 but she seems to be ravenous at all feedings & is purging 3x between 9p-5a. Is this normal? Haven't had a 'little' puppy in a very long time and am just concerned ~ Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Australian Cattle Dog | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 15 days old

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Vomiting is definitely not normal, and really, neither is being ravenous. The first thing that always comes to mind in young puppies with GI issues is intestinal parasites, but with this amount of vomiting I would also be very concerned that there could be a foreign body blocking either her stomach or intestines. Puppies will, of course, chew and eat many things, and while I hope this is not the case with Josie Mae, this needs to be ruled out very promptly by your veterinarian. X-rays of the abdomen should provide the information that is necessary to see whether this could be a possibility. If she doesn't have a blockage, it's time to submit a fecal sample for testing, since intestinal parasites can cause vomiting (and diarrhea) and can also cause a puppy to feel ravenous. Once parasites have been addressed, I would also consider feeding a better diet, as Pedigree is not considered great nutrition. Both Hill's and Royal Canin make great puppy diets and I can say that I have had many patients do well on products from those companies.

My 6-week puppy is always hungry and throwing up. Is this normal?

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