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My dog's been sick 4 days, vomiting, breathing fast. What to do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | unneutered | 6 years old

My dog has been sick for 4 days and has been vomiting every time he eats something and he keeps breathing really fast and his heart beat has gone up and he's not As energetic as he used to be.What do i do and how much is the vet going to cost me ?

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Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 18th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Vomiting can be observed with conditions such as gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, dietary indiscretion, gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion and obstruction, among other possibilities. For this reason, I highly recommend that you have Waffles evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment as soon as possible as I am afraid he is likely becoming dehydrated. They would be able to check for these possibilities and also check his hydration status and give him medications to make him feel better. The cost of the visit will depend on many factors such as the clinic you go to and what tests and treatments are needed. I would expect at least a few hundred dollars. Good luck!
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