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My dog vomited this morning. What could be the cause and next steps?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 6 months old | 30 lbs

Dog giving withdraw symptoms. Vomited in the momorning...

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 4th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I’m not positive what you mean by withdraw symptoms but I can at least give you more information about the vomiting. Just like in people, there are many reasons a dog might vomit including eating something new/different, toxin, infection, organ disease, cancer, or other. If he’s just vomited once, pick up the food and water and monitor. Reintroduce water 4 hours after the vomiting episode and a small meal 12 hours after vomiting episode. If Bruto has vomited several times, it’s time to head to the ER clinic. The veterinarian will do a good physical exam and may recommend x-rays and/or bloodwork to help narrow down the cause of the vomiting. They can also treat the nausea and administer fluids for any dehydration that has occurred. Best of luck to you and Bruto!

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