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My pitbull is puking brown, smelly vomit and won't eat. Is it serious?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 5 years old | 55 lbs

Hi my 5 year old pitbull been puking for 3 days now and wont eat . He drinks little but was puking that up too . Tn he went 12h not puking till try feed him rice and stuff and I had kinda help him . Then he puked the smell of it is reallly bad and brown . I'm worried

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David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 22nd, 2019

It sounds as Rocco is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet the first chance you get, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.
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  • Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 3rd, 2019

    It could be Rocco has diarrhea. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.

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