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My puppy is vomiting, weak, and has bloody poop. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 2 months and 9 days old | 159 lbs

Hi! My puppy is very weak and keeps on vommiting. This afternoon her poop was brown but now it was some kind of a blood clot like form and it smells bad. What should I do? I gave her a medicine which the pet store owner told me to use. I need help she's just 3 months

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on May 1st, 2017

I'm sorry to hear that Pickles is not feeling well! Vomiting and bloody diarrhea can occur in young puppies as a result of parvovirus, other intestinal viruses, parasites, or an upset stomach from changes in food or medication. Young puppies are more susceptible to the effects of dehydration and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar - typically caused by not eating or excessive vomiting) than adult dogs. At this point, the best thing to do is take Pickles to a vet immediately. The vet will be able to examine her, perform any necessary testing (possibly a stool test, parvovirus test, blood tests) so that the most appropriate treatment can be started. With the severity of Pickles' clinical signs, there are no home remedies that are likely to be even remotely effective. I hope that she is feeling better soon!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 10th, 2017

    Poor Bruno sounds extremely ill! I would bring him back into the vet immediately. He needs medical attention now if he is vomiting frequently, having bloody stools, and can't keep his medicine down. I would be very concerned that he may have parvovirus, which is a life threatening infection of young unvaccinated puppies. He likely needs a shot to stop the vomiting, medications given via injections, and more IV fluids. Please take him back into the vet asap.

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