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Why is my dog throwing up and shivering after eating a bone?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 8 lbs

Hi my girl ELLA has been throwing up since last night. I gave her a bone. She vomited most of it up. Now she is shivering slightly.

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Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 8th, 2019

Poor girl. I would highly recommend taking Ella to your local vet if she has vomited more than 2 times and is acting as ill as you say. Even if she vomited up most of the bone it could have still caused some irritation to her GI tract. Her shivering is likely due to her being in pain/discomfort. The vet can give her injectable medication that won't be thrown back up to help her comfort and also stop the vomiting. I would not recommend any over the counter human pain medication for your pet because it will likely make things worse.

I do hope that your pet EllaMae is able to make a full and speedy recovery. Best wishes and take care.
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