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My puppy vomited plastic, is lethargic and cold. What do I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 6 months and 1 day old | 70 lbs

My 6 month old pup threw up about 5 or 6 times in a row, of these includes regurgitation. He vomited some kind of black tarp or plastic that he must have tried to eat. He's extremely lethargic right now, he's not moving, save the occasional head tilt. His body feels cold, not warm in the slightest. He's managing to drink some water but will not eat any food. What do i do?

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David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 9th, 2017

It sounds as Leo is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to the ingestion of the plastic foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet the first chance you get, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal upset he will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.
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