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My dog is yelping and throwing up. What urgent steps should I take?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old

My dog is yelping and throwing up what is wrong with her?

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Eve Pugh, DVM, CVA

Answered By Eve Pugh, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on March 16th, 2016

There is no way to know what it wrong with her without a physical examination. Yelping and vomiting beyond one time sounds like an urgent situation and should be seen as soon as possible. I would take her tonight. X-rays of her stomach and throat may be warranted after the exam.
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