Help!! Dog is thrrowing up!

[Cynthia Whitfield]

Help! My 3 1/2 month old labradoodle has been throwing up all day, a total of six times. I am not feeding him because of it, but have water available at all times. I was out for a bit while my son took care of him. He said the last time he threw up it looked like he threw up a piece of bone and some string-like material. Should I try feeding him?  Or just wait until tomorrow?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Cynthia, he needs to see a vet ASAP. I personally would go to the ER tonight, but no later than tomorrow a.m. for sure. 

Do not feed him. Is he drinking any water? 

[charlotte bednarsh]

I agree with Karen. He should see a vet immediately. Puppies and even adult dogs can ingest items that are often dangerous; only a vet has the capability of determining what course of action is needed and sometimes immediate intervention needs to happen. Please don't wait. I have a 10 week old doodle and totally understand the amount of mischief they can get into no matter how well supervised.

[DJ & Chance]

If he vomits for more than 24 hours, take him to the vet.  Don't feed the dog until at least 12 hours after the last vomit, and then feed it something very bland--for example, cooked rice and boiled chicken.  You should however try to keep the dog hydrated.  If it is not drinking water, try a bit a shaved ice held in the palm of your hand.

I am not a vet but this is the advice a vet once gave to me.

[Julie and Charlie]

Add another vote: the vet. Six vomiting episodes in one day is not normal, and he is very young. He could get dehydrated very quickly. Given his age, I would feel better with an emergency vet visit.

[LORRY SWETLAND]

My friends dog ate a pair of socks and she didn't know it or how he got it???? The dog was trying to throw up but couldn't and after 2 days he finally threw up and it was a sock. the next day she took him to the vet and low and behold he had the other sock in his large intestines and the dog was kept at the vet so the vet could give him stuff to pass the other sock well after treatment he finally passed the other sock. He was spared surgery and now he is fine. My suggestion...like the others get him to a vet......And don't try to feed him anything before the vet see's him.

[Cynthia Whitfield]

Thanks everyone. Your input is a great help.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

How's he doing today?