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My dog has bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and can't eat. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 9 months and 16 days old | 35 lbs

My pet Daisy has bloody diarrhea, and is vomiting slimy white foam and cant hold down anything she eats or drinks. What do i do? Are there any free vet clinics ???

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Answered By David Darvishian

Veterinarian

Published on December 17th, 2017

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Daisy. Contact your local rescue groups, humane societies, low-cost clinics in your area and seek help. Persistent vomiting, bloody diarrhea and lack of appetite are emergent clinic signs due to fluid/electrolyte losses. This leads to dehydration, weakness, and further downward deterioration unless the vomiting stops and the appetite returns. I would advise taking Daisy to your vet as soon as possible to have her evaluated. Many causes are possible including intestinal parasites, dietary indiscretion (eating things dogs aren't supposed to), other dietary problems, gastrointestinal inflammation/infection from various sources, toxin exposure, foreign body ingestion, GI ulceration, side effects from drugs or products used, or even problems outside of the gut including pancreatitis, liver/kidney problems, among many others. Your vet can get a detailed history and perform a thorough exam. Once done, a diagnostic plan and preliminary treatment plan can be started. Most likely a minimum database of fecal/blood/urine tests and some x-rays will be advised. Treatment will be focused on the cause but early treatment could include fluids/electrolytes, anti-nausea/vomiting medicines, acid blockers, etc. Good luck with Daisy.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 9th, 2018

    It sounds as Quince 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 her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better. if the vet thinks it is more serious she will need a blood test and possibly an ultrasound in order to find out what is wrong.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 17th, 2017

    It sounds as Daisy 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 her to the vet urgently, this is not something you cab treat at home, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 20th, 2022

    Poor Scarlett! Vomiting blood is never good, and it can have some pretty serious causes. I cannot say if she will be ok or not without seeing her in person, and vomiting blood is something that should always be checked out by a vet right away. While I understand thinking waiting in the car isn't good for her mental state, vomiting blood is much worse for her physical state. In this case, I think it's best she sees a vet now. Best of luck.

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