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Lethargy / sleeping more and Vomiting in dogs: what to do
When these two symptoms appear together, the likely problem space narrows sharply β 8 common conditions are strongly linked. Ranked by match, with urgency and home care.
Possible common causes
Canine parvovirusEmergency β go nowPoisoning (food / plant / chemical)Emergency β go nowHeatstrokeEmergency β go nowPyometra (uterine infection)Emergency β go nowIntestinal foreign body / obstructionSee a vet within 24 hoursPancreatitisSee a vet within 24 hoursCanine vestibular syndromeSee a vet within 24 hoursAcute gastroenteritisMonitor for 48 hours
β Home-care checklist
- βIsolate from other dogs immediately
- βDo not force food or water by mouth
- βBring vaccination records and go to the vet now
- βIdentify the substance and keep the packaging/remains
- βDo not induce vomiting yourself (corrosives cause secondary injury)
- βCheck our poison lookup tool
π₯ When to see a vet
- β Any puppy with vomiting + bloody diarrhea + lethargy
- β Vomiting or diarrhea in a puppy with incomplete vaccines
- β Confirmed or suspected ingestion of any toxic substance
- β Drooling, tremors, seizures or a wobbly gait
- β Any suspected heatstroke β even if apparently recovered, organ damage can be delayed
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