My dog with IBD is vomiting and has diarrhea. Is it a flare-up?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | 10 years and 9 months old | 18.739 lbs
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
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Published on November 10th, 2017
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!
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Published on June 25th, 2017
I would be concerned as well. Alfie may have an anatomical problem such as megaesophahus which is typically caused by another condition called myasthenia gravis (a neuromuscular disorder). Other possibilities is an underlying slow progressing liver problem, acid reflux disease (common), inflammatory bowel disease or even cancer has to be considered. I would suggest starting with baseline bloodwork analysis and a chest + abdominal x-ray to evaluate the esophagus, stomach and intestines. You should fine clues there as to why Alfie is having so many frequent bouts of vomiting. I hope that you get to the bottom of what is causing this and hopefullyit is something that can be managed well with a diet change and medication. Best of luck with Alfie. Take care.
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Published on December 2nd, 2017
It sounds as Alfie is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet the first chance you get, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.
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Published on April 18th, 2019
Blood in the stool and diarrhea could be caused by parasites, change in diet, toxin ingestion, infectious viral diseases, blockage in the intestines caused by ingestion of a foreign body, or a mass/growth in the gastrointestinal tract. Please make an appointment to have Alfie seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible, as diarrhea and blood in the stool can lead to dehydration and anemia, and can be very dangerous if left untreated. I recommend taking in a fecal sample from Alfie to your vet as well, as that may aid them in making a diagnosis. Good luck, and I hope he feels better soon!
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