My new puppy is vomiting bile, has diarrhea, and is sleepy. Help!

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I got a new puppy on Saturday. When I gave him his dry food, he ate it really fast and then threw it up. I started hand feeding and that seemed to work. Now, he's throwing up clear watery bile and has foamy diarrhea. I tried giving him some can pumpkin but he's not having it. He just wants water. He sleeps a lot too. I can't afford to have hundreds of dollars of tests run. What do you suggest? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 13 days old | 5 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

He is adorable! He could have an infection, parasite, or an upset stomach from a change in food. I don't think he needs to have hundreds of dollars of test but it would definitely be a good idea to have your vet run a fecal test including Giardia to make sure he doesn't have a parasite. Your vet can prescribe a dewormer based on the test results and other medications to help control the vomiting and diarrhea. You could also add a probiotic to his diet, like Fortiflora or Proviable and see if that helps, too. Feeding him a bland diet, like boiled chicken and white rice may help, as well. Hope he feels better soon!

My new puppy is vomiting bile, has diarrhea, and is sleepy. Help!

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