there could be so many reasons for this, i think you're right to consult the vet. can you take his temperature? is he drinking? it's very important to keep him hydrated as puppies this young can get dehydrated very quickly.

He is still drinking a lot and urinating. He finally finished his second bowl after several hours.

Jewels I agree that calling the vet is a good idea and I hope your daughter's pup recovers (with the vet's help) soon.

Call the vet tomorrow. Is his poo normal amount, consistency? Has he eaten anything hard lately, such as chewing off (and swallowing) a piece of bone, hard chew treat, toy?

Definitely call the vet in the morning, even if he seems recovered. We've had to call several times about our young choc lab pup, who chews and swallows just about any substance she can get hold of. The vet's office don't mind questions -- that's what they are there for.

Call the vet, he could have eaten something indigestible. Usually requires surgery. I've had it happen to my dog.

another thought...could he have picked up and ate something outside (rabbit poop, road kill, dead rodent or bird)? it could be he just has an upset tummy from eating something he shouldn't have but that's what puppies do! it could also be a tummy virus that will run its course quickly. glad he's drinking and getting his appetite back.

IF there is any more vomiting before you can get him in to the vet (if the vet thinks he should be seen), you could give him a few meals of boiled/rinsed/drained ground beef and cooked white rice in equal portions. this has always been a staple for me any time a dog has vomited more than just a single time. a bland diet will help settle his tummy down and it's much easier to digest than kibble. for pups this young, just a day of a bland diet can help a lot. with adult dogs, i have fed it for up to 3 days.

I will definitely call the vet tomorrow. We went for a walk the other day and he found some feathers, which I assume were some other parts too, that I got him away from. He also loves to chew on any stick or wood chip. Unfortunately we had a tree stump chipped and he is able to find every chip in the yard., Thanks for all your comments.

I agree. A vet consult is in order.

Allergies to his food? My son has a golden retriever and he is allergic to wheat, grass, corn and who knows what else. Check what's in his food before going to the vet so you have the information. That includes any treats you may give him.

I would definitely call the vet but I wouldn't worry unnecessarily either. If he is active and drinking and eliminating. Puppies tend to chew on things and get upset tummies now and then. The vomiting doesn't seem to be constant and he is eating. It won't hurt him to skip a meal or even two. In fact the vet might advise you go give his digestive track a rest intentionally. many pups still need that third meal at four months but some do not. It's a guideline, not written in stone.

Here is a great bland diet you can use for a few days or even longer. My Lab used to have a weak stomach and this was what helped him. He loved the potion so much I think he faked being sick at times.

1/2cup cream of wheat cooked to make 2 cups

1 1/2 cups cottage cheese

1 large hard cooked egg

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon corn oil

*2 tablespoons dried brewers yeast

*1 tablespoon potassium chloride

*2 teaspoons dicalcium phosphate

Cook cream of wheat following package direction. Cool and mix in other items. Kepp covered in refrigerator. Yields 2 lbs.

( I never added the starred items since he was never on the mixture for more than a few days.) For a 5 lb dog - feed 2/3 lbs. a day, 10 lb dog -1 lb. 20 pound dog -1 2/3 lbs. 40 lb. -2 3/4 lbs.

Is the food his regular food that they have always fed him or are the trying something new? He just may not like the new. Another thing that can happen is that when you buy a brand new bag, something could be wrong with the bag of food. We have had this happen to us in the past. But something that is very common is people want their dog to have a variety of food so maybe they were buying the chicken variety and that was going fine and the dog liked it fine but then they decide that they will buy the fish variety next time. Maybe that new flavor doesn't agree with the dog or he just doesn't like the taste of it? Something to ponder anyway....

so glad it was an easy fix! vet probably gave him metronidazole for 7 days? that's another thing i always keep on hand for diarrhea. **touch wood** it usually expires before i need it but it's nice to have it handy, just in case. 😊

jewels, I think that it is also important to try and deduce what started it though. That sounds exactly like the vet treatment when my dog got very sick and come to find out, I had gotten a bag of dog treats that were upsetting her stomach and giving her diarrhea. I only figured it out because that was the only thing new we had just opened the bag a few days before...I then tried to give her a treat after she was well and immediately, she got diarrhea again so that is when I knew what it was. I had to make sure to not give her any other thing to eat other than her food until we got to the root of the issue.

If he ate something bad(food or treat etc) then he will just get sick again after he eats it again.

Did he get a Cerenia injection? My dog goes in for that occasionally. Hope things get better.

@socks i've had to resort to that a couple of times but for a 150+ lb. dog, it's over $100 for one injection but they do work well!

To me the feathers were a clue. Every once in awhile Carmelita will sniff a feather and then lick her lips and swallow it before I can grab it from her. Invariably she doesn't eat for a day, throws up and then is fine. It's maddening but not something I can easily control. A feather plus mulch will usually not end well but also not life threatening. Always prudent to consult the vet and follow their recommendation. I hope he's feeling better already.

They gave him an injection of Cerenia and tablets of Metronidazole.

I didn't see the part about the feathers and wood chips...HA! Yeah, that would probably do it! :)

Our vet described Cerenia as acting on the barf center of the brain😂

seriously, though, as the owner of a dog with IBD, we had several vets blow off our dogs symptoms for quite a while before someone finally got to the bottom of things causing our pup more pain and distress than was necessary.

Today it took him about an hour to eat his lunch, dinner was gone in seconds. He has not had a bm since this morning, but I'm sure it will come anytime. I'll post a picture of him soon.

@jewels_ks Glad things are better.

@Ninapearl Yes Cerenia would be pricey for a big dog like yours. I pay about $35 for the injection, but the vet does fluids if pup seems dehydrated, plus the exam fee. There is a Cerenia pill which the vet has "given" me. I paid about $35 for a box of 4 16 mg. Your dog might need all 4!

@1929Spanish-GW "barf center"....lol What treatment is your dog getting for IBS?

Sounds like he's on the mend!

4 months old, Hmmm. He may be old enough to have bonded with his regular owner and is experiencing separation anxiety.

I had something similar to happen. My neighbor had a 1 yr old German Shepherd. I had been in his house often enough so that the dog knew me. The dog lived in the house with the owner. This neighbor collapsed and was taken to the hospital where he died a couple of days later. I took it upon myself to care for his dog until his relative arrived. I took it for walks and made sure it had water and food. I made a mistake with the food. There was bag of dog food in the house and I filled the dog dish thinking that the dog would eat when hungry. Yes he did. He overate - gobbled the entire dish and within an hour thew it up on the hallway carpet. Also, the dog may have sensed there was something very wrong with his owner and he may not have been accustomed to being left alone for several hours.

In your case, a trip to the vet would be a good precaution.

@jewels_ks Sorry for the delay - issues using GW from the iphone. When we got the positive diagnosis for IBD via ultrasound, I also did a 5 Strands food sensitivity test.

I used the results from the 5 Strands test as guidance for what foods to pick (there's some controversy about them) along with the Vet's support. I spent hours comparing ingredients to the list of food sensitivities and finally found a canned food that did not upset her belly. We also added digestive enzymes with every meal, and serve smaller portions. When she has an issue, we immediately go to a protocol of Cerinia, skip a meal, next two days white rice only. She only get's one kind of treat and only a couple a day.

We're still challenged keeping weight on her and my next plan it to try and find some kibble that won't set her off. We work closely with the vet and will adjust her diet as necessary over her life.

late to this thread - glad u got him to the vet and he seems to be on the mend!!

dogs always want to eat, they are scavengers at heart. they will eat till they are full, very full!! when they don't eat, something is wrong. and that something could be anything!!

sprtphntc, my dog does NOT want to eat and when she does, I'm happy about it. She oftens skips a whole day without eating. She gets a food (Biome) for gastrointestinal issues. She likes it as much as she has liked any food during her almost 12 years but she has always been a picky eater and waiting thinking surely she will eat something has landed her in the emergency room. She doesn't like any treats, doesn't like people food and is in no way food motivated to do anything. I really wish I had a dog that loved to eat any and all food. It would be so much less worrisome.

@murraysmom, i'm exactly the same way!! when i had to put eden on a renal Rx diet, i did a major **happy dance** when she ate the food with gusto. in fact, she's eating this stuff better than anything i've given her in 5+ years! go figure!

pippin is the best chow hound i've ever had. she will eat anything i put in front of her, she is VERY food motivated so training is a lot of fun.

Yep, I felt horrible for not finding this food earlier and her spending 11 years eating a multitude of dog foods that would satisfy for a day or two and that was it. Her poor tummy couldn't take it and I didn't know it.

I wonder what the latest is on the Goldendoodle?