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My active Lab vomits undigested food 3 hours after eating. Why?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 2 years and 3 months old | 73 lbs

3 yr. Chocolate Lab, very active, male. The last few mornings on our walk with which he is most excited to do, he vomits his breakfast that he ate- 3 hrs.earlier. The discharge doesn't appear to have begun to digest. Possible problem, thank you

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 11, 2017

Good on you for making sure Shiloh waits at least three hours before taking his walk! That's very important to do. It's not normal that he's vomiting undigested food he ate three hours ago, and it could be that he is suffering from inflammatory bowel disease. I would have Shiloh seen by a vet for a health to diagnose what is causing this vomiting so he can be treated.
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