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My dog threw up after playing. Why is he suddenly not himself?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 2 years and 8 months old | 66 lbs

Me and Max was playing and having fun with each other and then all of a sudden he just wanted to last down and then in seconds he started throwing up allot and after he did that he just layed down he wasn't being playful anymore in a matter of minutes he wasn't being himself

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Jessica Desrosiers

Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on September 16th, 2019

I'm sorry to hear Max is feeling so ill. If this was sudden and he is still acting very ill, it would be best to seek veterinary care ASAP from your vet or an ER clinic. It is possible there is something that made him ill, something he ate that got him sick, or there is an underlying condition or issue that is causing illness or exercise intolerance which should be checked out. If he has returned to normal, keeping an eye on him and bringing him into your vet if he has another episode is best.
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