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My puppy threw up, ate it, and is lethargic. Should I take him to vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 19 days old | 46 lbs

My puppy was sleeping and then woke up to throw up. He quickly at the first part before I could stop him and then thre up again right after. This happened 5 hours after he ate breakfast. We went on a walk about 1.5 hours after his meal, then he napped, woke up to the throw up and has been sleeping since. Is this what is considered bile? Also should I rush him to the vet? He also threw up twice on 5/4 but it was a lot more in volume and had more un-digested food.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 12th, 2020

Poor Opie! This does not look like bile, bile would be fluid. It may be something he ate. Given his age and that he may be lethargic, I do think it's a good idea to take him into a vet now just to be safe. I hope this helps!

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