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My puppy threw up and fainted. Why is he still dizzy and weak?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 30 days old | 15 lbs

My dog went outside to throw up and then just went limp and fell over I brought him back inside and he continued to stay dizzy light headed and immobilized

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Ann Dion, DVM

Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 6th, 2019

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach,

Sometimes when animals vomit the pressure on the vagal nerve causes a fainting episode. Animals should recovery completely and quickly from this.

Since Sqwrt is so young, and hasn't fully recovered, I recommend you have him seen by a vet. They will check him for an upset stomach, might suggest x-rays or bloodwork, and might give him some medications.

Best of luck with Sqwrt, I hope he feels better soon!
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