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My dog won't eat, is vomiting, and breathing weird. What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 6 years and 11 months old | 20 lbs

My dog takes long breath and didn't want to take food, vomiting also happened sometimes. What are the cause and its cure?

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 17th, 2018

It sounds as Sheru 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 Rodrigo Roca, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on July 13th, 2018
Hello, sorry to hear about Sheru. It sounds like he may have some form of infection or GI disease. Thinks that can cause severe pain like this include having a foreign body in their intestines that could be causing an obstruction. Especially since his signs include vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. You should have Sheru evaluated by a veterinarian soon as he may need more aggressive intervention such as surgery.

Please contact your local veterinarian and have them evaluate Sheru. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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