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My chihuahua is vomiting after adult food. Should I switch back?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 9 lbs

My chihuahua is vomiting about once a day. She is 1 year old. I have started to transition her to adult food. From wellness puppy kibble to wellness adult kibble. Should I go back to her other food to see if this is the cause?

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Laura Johnson VMD

Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on May 27th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Dorie!

Yes, I think that is a good idea to go back to the original food and see if that stops the vomiting. Then after she stops vomiting for a week, try a different brand of adult food and very slowly transition her. If she keeps vomiting despite going back to the puppy food I would have her seen. Other causes can be: intestinal parasites, viral or bacterial infections, foreign body (something is causing a blockage), pancreatitis, intestinal disease, metabolic disease (kidney or liver problem).

I wish you and Dorie the best!
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