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My senior dog is throwing up water and won't eat. Is it serious?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

my dog dolly has been throwing up water since yesterday morning . wont really eat she is 11

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 27th, 2020

Throwing up water is very serious, as it can quickly lead to dehydration. I see that Dolly isn't spayed, and her vomiting and not eating can be due to a pyometra. A pyometra is an infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment. I would have her seen by a vet immediately.
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