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Why is my Shih Tzu vomiting yellow bile and refusing to eat or drink?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

So I have a 7 year old shih tzu named shawndee and she doesnt eat much and keeps vomiting yellow bile. She also vomits after drinking water sometimes. I cant get her to eat or drink water after she vomits. She eats whenever she wants to but doesnt do it

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 28th, 2019

It sounds as Shawndee is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better. if the vet thinks it is more serious she will need a blood test and possibly an ultrasound in order to find out what is wrong.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on April 12th, 2019
It sounds as Shiloh is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better. if the vet thinks it is more serious she will need a blood test and possibly an ultrasound in order to find out what is wrong.
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Answered By Susan England-Foster
Veterinarian
Published on July 22nd, 2017
I would highly recommend taking him to a vet due to the continued vomiting. I would be concerned about a possible obstruction in the intestines, parasites or severe gastric upset. A vet will be able to take an x-ray, run a fecal exam and do a physical exam to help determine the cause and appropriate treatment. You can try to feed boiled chicken and white rice in small meals multiple times a day but I think a vet visit is the best idea for Shiloh
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