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My maltipoo is throwing up various colors and won't eat or drink.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 4.12 lbs

My maltipoo has been throwing up today.. first 2 times was food vomit, 3rd was yellow foamy, 4th was green bile, and 5th was phlegm. ..this just happened today. ..he seems to be alert and wants to play...mookie is only a little over a year and he has had all his shots.. he refuses to eat or drink also...please help im really worried!!!

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 21st, 2017

Poor Mookie sounds like he is feeling poorly! He could have a GI illness, may have eaten something rotten, or could have a foreign body among other things causing his vomiting. Normally I'd recommend a bland diet if a dog is at least drinking water, but because he isn't drinking, he really should see a vet today. The vomiting combined with refusing to drink could easily lead to dehydration, and that should be avoided. I would take Mookie into a vet today to diagnose why he's vomiting so he can be treated as needed. I hope this helps!
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