My dog is vomiting, has diarrhea, and strains. Is it a blockage?

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Tiki has been committing lately, which I attributed to a duet change, but then he had diarrhea and most recently will strain to deficate but only a small squirt of diarrhea will come out. I suspect a blockage, does that sound correct and how much would treatment cost? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Male | neutered

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Vomiting and diarrhea can be seen with an intestinal blockage OR a quick change in diet, but they can also be caused by food allergy, intestinal parasites, gastroenteritis, bacterial or viral infection, IBD, pancreatitis, among others. Dogs with diarrhea will often APPEAR constipated because they have the urge to defecate but there is nothing there to get out. I would recommend that Tikari get checked out by a vet, as dogs with both vomiting and diarrhea can get dehydrated easily. After an exam, the vet may recommend bloodwork, intestinal parasite screening, x-rays or ultrasound. Costs can vary drastically from clinic to clinic, so you might call your clinic ahead of time to inquire about the costs of diagnostics.

My dog is vomiting, has diarrhea, and strains. Is it a blockage?

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