My dog with IBD is vomiting and has diarrhea. Is it a flare-up?

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My dog Alfie (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) was diagnosed with chronic IBD and mixed cell gastroenteritis at least 7 years ago. He is currently on 2,5mg prednisolone and 10mg Omprezole daily. He has experienced flare ups (which include painful cramps diarrhoea and vomiting and at the worst times we have to take him to hospital for a cenrenia injection. Last week he vomited on 3 separate occasions - first water (Tuesday), then weekend brown vomit followed by yellow bile. Please help. Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | 10 years and 9 months old | 18.739 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Alfe! It sounds like Alfe is having a flare up! If this has been going on for over a week I would have Alfe seen today, before the weekend. He likely needs supportive care to get through this flare up. I agree cerenia, fluids and maybe temporarily increasing his steroids (if blood work and belly X-rays are normal) may be what he needs. Hopefully he is eating at home and this can be outpatient and he'll be back to himself quickly! I hope this helps and I wish you and Alfe the best!

My dog with IBD is vomiting and has diarrhea. Is it a flare-up?

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