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My pitbull hasn't eaten and threw up. Is he sick or has bloat?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 years old | 100 lbs

My five year old red American pitbull hasn't eaten since yesterday which is not like him at all you didn't touch his normal dry dog food in the morning or in the evening and he also would not eat Chinese food that me and my wife had ordered which I thought was extremely out of the ordinary. He threw up one time so far and if he does not eat by the morning to come I will be extremely worried I was wondering if it might be a case of distant slash or bloat could I get some help please?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 30th, 2019

If Major had bloat, you would an enlarged abdomen, pacing, anxiety, restlessness, trying to vomit but not being able to, and excessive drooling. From your description, it does not sound like he has bloat, but I agree it sounds like he is sick. Offer him some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice. If he won't eat this, have him seen by a vet first thing in the morning.
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