Dog diarrhea and vomiting
6 questions from dog owners about diarrhea, vomiting and a dog that is off its food, each answered in writing by a licensed veterinarian. Got your own? Ask a vet.
Dog with watery diarrhea for a day but acting normal: emergency vet or regular appointment?
Sorry to hear his bathroom troubles. I would say he needs a regular appointment. I would just let him have plenty of clean water. If the bowel movements turn to a black color or there is excessive vomiting, he needs to see a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Answered by Dylan Wilson, DVM
Dog brought up a deer hoof he swallowed, and two days later is off his food and low on energy
Sorry to hear he isn't feeling well. If he has further signs of loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea he should be evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. If you notice his abdomen appears enlarged, retching with no vomit, or he has an increased respiratory rate at rest with lethargy, please take him to an emergency veterinarian.
Answered by Dylan Wilson, DVM
Older dog vomited foam three times, now quiet and holding a prayer position
Sorry to hear Charlie isn't feeling well. I would get him seen by a veterinarian immediately. If you are observing noticeable behavior changes and signs of abdominal pain he is likely pretty ill. If he's a small breed with some extra weight on him I would be pretty concerned with pancreatitis and getting him evaluated by a vet.
Answered by Dylan Wilson, DVM
Dalmatian puppy threw up after his first carrot but is playful and eating normally
Good to know. Hope he doesn't give you more scares like that.
Answered by Dylan Wilson, DVM
Chihuahua con diarrea después de comer pechuga de pollo: ¿se le puede dar Pepto-Bismol?
Sorry to hear about your Chihuahua. This sounds like an upset stomach from not having her normal diet. Try to feed her normal canned food, but only feed 1/2 or a 1/3 her normal amount for a few days. If she has a loss of appetite or vomits try to get her seen by a vet.
Answered by Dylan Wilson, DVM
Senior dog passing soft stool every few hours, even overnight, after a bland diet and metronidazole
Sorry to hear about your situation. You are describing what I would call tenesmus (constant feeling that you need to pass stool). That is fairly indicative of a large bowel diarrhea. I would get an appointment scheduled with your veterinarian to address the condition. It seems to be a chronic condition due to the timeframe in your post and seems it may require further diagnostics to resolve.
Answered by Dylan Wilson, DVM
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