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Why does my large Labrador get sick after playing ball indoors?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 6 years and 10 months old | 90 lbs

Only when we play ball in the house she always gets sick she can play frisbee outside so she's used to running,in the winter we have to play inside. She's a white Labrador technically yellow will be 6 in February. She's bigger than her whole family and is fit and as strong as a horse 90lbs

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on December 17th, 2019

I'm not sure what you mean, but if Snowflake is getting ill after activity such as vomiting, panting, extreme lethargy, etc, then it is best to schedule a vet visit to rule out any issues that could be causing it. If you're noticing a pattern with the illness after a certain activity, trying a different activity (once she gets a clean bill of health from your vet) may help reduce these instances.

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