My dog is vomiting, lethargic, and has strange poop. What's wrong?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
What GI disorders could cause pain, vomiting, nausea, anorexia, lethargy, burping, softer stools, and waxy mucus shiny stools?
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Published on January 17th, 2018
Hello, there are disorders within the GI tract and disorders outside of the GI tract that could cause a variety or all of those signs. GI diseases - Inflammatory bowel disease, dietary indiscretions, parasites(roundworms, whipworms, hookworms), viral infections (parvovirus, rotavirus, coronavirus), and cancers Extra GI Diseases - liver diseases, pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, kidney disease, and Addison's Hope this helps and best of luck.
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Published on March 14th, 2019
There are several viruses in dogs that can cause GI upset. It's also possible they both got into something that caused GI upset, or there is something such as a parasite that was passed to both. I would bring in a sample of their stool to your vet for a fecal exam to rule out any common issues that could be causing it, and if symptoms continue or worsen, bring the pups in for an exam to check for other issues including viruses, GI upset, allergies, etc that could be the cause.
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Why is my dog drooling a bit,has a runny nose,lethargy,loss of appetite,vomiting,watery poop(no bloods)
It sounds like your dog is sick. The drooling can be due to nausea, and the lethargy, vomiting, anorexia, and diarrhea could be due to a severe GI illness, eating something rotten, pancreatitis, or a foreign body. I would take your dog into a vet right away for an exam, he sounds quite ill with all these symptoms, and he needs to be medically treated ASAP.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Hi.my dog had vomiting( white foamy) and diarrhoea after a few times a day, the next morning he had a vomit once and diarrhoea during the day. After the morning he had a nice stool and no vomiting until late evening when it’s started again. This morn
These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver) which commonly are caused by dietary indiscretion. If the signs occur again, a clinical examination at your local veterinarian would be ideal to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may in case be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My dog is sick. He has been acting weird. He has been throwing up and pooping alot. It's looks like he is throwing up his food with spit. He also just sits in the corner of his cage. At times he is active like usual but at other times not. When he is
Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Our dog is driving a lot of water but that’s all . He vomited once during the night. We also gave him treats last night. Turning dark around the lower parts of back stomach . He’s laying in areas , like under furniture . Not being active at all
Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My 75lb overweight 9 year old lab mix is lethargic, hasn't eaten in about a week, is suddenly incontinent, appears to have an enlarged stomach, and just started vomiting yellow foam. This has been going on for about a week. Vomiting started in the
Most of these signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My bruno, after vomiting became lethargic today. Yesterday when I touch the tongue of him , i felt it was too cold what should be the reason behind it.
The cold tongue is not related to any specific disease, whereas the other signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Dog is not eating since yesterday night, pukes everything out if eats even water, urine is dark yellow and there was a trace of blood in her poop. She's 9 months old. Also she sheds her skin, for which medications are given.
Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Just found this in my puppy’s poop. He’s been having diarrhea and vomiting this week. His stool samples from the vet earlier this week came back fine but is this a worm?
I think this could be mucous. These signs could be compatible with a colitis, which is an inflammation of the last part of the intestine, the colon, usually related to dietary indiscretion. As a first approach, I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitely recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My pup is much more lethargic. He eats little, he holds his head low and squints his eyes. He will get excited about things but then give up and lay down. Doctors only tested gor diabetes. He vommited bile several times last week and had diarrhea se
Hi, and thanks for your question. This is a quite generic but concerning presentation. Differentials are many, from gastrointestinal diseases (infection/inflammations often dietary related) to any disease that can spread systemically (causing lethargy for example) like infection, and anything that can cause pain/discomfort. The approach must be logic, starting from offering different kind of food. Another check up is required to determine specifically the underlying cause of it through more investigations. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I woke up this morning to my dog farting and having liquid poops all over the house, and now she is throwing up.
I recommend getting your pet in to be seen by your veterinarian right away. Continued vomiting and diarrhea together are very concerning and can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance as well as low blood sugar. She might have eaten something that either disagreed with her or something that has gotten stuck somewhere in her gastrointestinal tract. She could be sore from a hidden injury you are unaware of, she could have been exposed to some sort of toxin or irritant in her environment or this could be early signs of another condition or disease process. Your pet may need IV fluids to help support his/her system and to be fasted at the same time in order to give the gut a rest. Your vet can do an exam, blood work and possibly x-rays to determine the cause of the illness and suggest an effective treatment plan.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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