My dog ate oyster shells and is vomiting. Is it an urgent vet visit?

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Hi, my dog (4 year old German shepherd) ate some oyster shell pieces during an oyster roast tonight. I tried to keep her away from them but apparently failed... she just threw up lots of bile/water and oyster bits. She seems pretty tired (but it’s also 1 Am and I’m keeping her awake with scratches) and she keeps making these very sharp occasional exhales through her mouth. She will do several in a row. I have never heard her make this noise before. It doesn’t really sound like retching to me. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 4 years and 10 months old | 90 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Zee Zee. It's clear the oyster shell pieces have upset her stomach, causing the vomiting. The issue her is that these can cause a blockage. The best thing to do is take her into a vet immediately to get her checked out, as I can't say if she will be ok or not. A blockage is fatal without 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.

My dog ate oyster shells and is vomiting. Is it an urgent vet visit?

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