Why did my dog fall over after trying to throw up? Is it serious?

Dogs can collapse and faint because of vomiting. This is a reflex when vomiting process is stimulating a nerve that slows down the heart rate and dogs may faint as a result of that. The recovery is usually rapid and the dog is back on the feet within seconds. If that what has happened to Aries, you can monitor him at home for the next 15-30 min. If it was only the reflex, he should be back to normal by now. If he is still staggering or looking confused please take him to your local vets as an emergency. Vomiting and balance problem can be related to ear infections, intoxication or even neurological diseases.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bella. That much vomiting is worrisome in a dog and can be a sign of an intestinal obstruction. If she ate something she shouldn't have such as a piece of a toy, then it could become lodged in her stomach or intestines. This is an emergency. Other cause of profuse vomiting are intestinal infections, pancreatitis or toxin ingestion. She will need to see her veterinarian if the vomiting has continued. I hope this information helps!

I'm wondering if Jax may have had a vasovagal episode after vomiting. This is a reflex that sometimes occurs after vomiting and results in a low heart rate and low blood pressure, and sometimes even collapse. While it is not necessarily a sign of something more serious if the vomiting continues or another episode occurs I would recommend seeing your veterinarian so they can make sure something more serious isn't going on - low blood sugar, ingestion of a toxin, or even liver disease could also cause similar symptoms.

Hello, sorry to hear about Fuzzy. It sounds like she may have had a seizure and may be continuing to have mild forms of seizures. If Fuzzy continues to have these signs, she should be seen by a veterinarian as she may need to have medications and diagnostics to determine why she is suddenly having these events. Other potential causes include having some form of obstruction or GI toxin. Please have Fuzzy seen immediately if she continues to act abnormally. Hope this helps and best of luck.

That sounds like it was pretty scary to witness! You are correct that he could have been choking, as he may been trying to vomit some more, fell down, and was prevented from vomiting. Given that Dodger was able to stand on his own after a few seconds, and if he's been fine since, I would consider it a random occurrence and not worry about it too much.

That's not normal at all, and it seems a bit severe to lose consciousness over indigestion. I supposed if Pisty was vomiting hard enough, it could trigger a vagal response and subsequent loss of consciousness. I'd take her into another vet for a second opinion.

Hi there. I'm so sorry to hear about Bella's troubles. Wretching in Bella's case can be caused by a handful of things. She could have an infection of some kind, or have eaten something rotten or toxic. She could have ingested a piece of blanket or toy if she is the type to chew up those things. Bella could also be hacking or coughing so hard it looks like wretching. If she was recently around other dogs, she may have picked up a respiratory bug. I would have Bella checked out just to make sure nothing serious is going on. It may just be some mild that needs some medication, but it could also be something serious starting like coming from an infection or a blockage.