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Why is my dog not eating, throwing up black specs, shaking, licking walls?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 7 lbs

My dog hasn't been wanting to eat for maybe 2 weeks now but we force her by tricking her by thinking we will eat It. Today she threw up seems to have black specs after throwing up she started shaking a little while later she started licking the couch and walls amd. Then she by the window just still shaking currently licking stuff again

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Emily, DVM

Answered By Emily, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 22, 2017

Gypsy could have stomach ulcers causing her signs. In dogs we usually treat these with antibiotic and prescription stomach medications and sometimes a special diet. She could be anemic if she has any stomach bleeding as well. I recommend Gypsy be examined by her veterinarian and you discuss this possible diagnosis and treatment with him/her.
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