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My chihuahua vomiting, wobbling, and lethargic. Is it serious?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Long Coat) | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 4 lbs

Woke up this morning to my female chihuahua vomiting brown mush twice. She started wobbling and can’t stand on her own, she’s gotten slightly better but should I be worried there’s something more dangerous going on? She’s laying down most of the time and is very lethargic, and when she does walk she wobbles and drags her back foot. She lays in an awkward position like her muscles are relaxed. This has been going on for over an hour.

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Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on June 12th, 2019

I am concerned about these symptoms. I think you should get Poppy Seed checked out by a vet ASAP. They aren't consistent with any one disease process, but it is still concerning. Young, tiny breed dogs are prone to hypoglycemia, so I would feed her some honey or caro syrup (or place it in her cheek if she won't lick it) to help prevent hypoglycemia.
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