Priority: Medium
Overview
- Closely watch your dog.
- Needs a veterinary appointment in the next 1-2 days.
- If symptoms change, repeat and revise the Symptom Checker.
Symptom Considerations
- Vomiting can happen for many different reasons.
- If the vomiting is persistent and frequent your dog should be evaluated by a veterinarian right away.
- Other symptoms can help identify the cause.
- Please repeat the Pet Health Checker to assess symptoms not already addressed.
- Some questions to prepare for:
- When did vomiting begin?
- How many times has your dog vomited?
- Have you seen any blood in the vomit?
- How would you describe the vomit (color, consistency)?
- What other symptoms have you noticed?
- Your dog may need diagnostic tests like:
- Blood work and urinalysis
- X-rays
- Stool sample examination
- Abdominal examination
- Treatments, such as fluids for dehydration, anti-nausea medications
- Easy to digest food