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My dog ate cat poop, now has diarrhea, vomiting, won't eat/drink.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered

My dog ate cat poop and he now Have diarrhea loss appetite and throwing up what can I do he wont eat or drink anything

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 5th, 2018

I am sorry to hear about Lil man. With these symptoms I would recommend bringing him to your vet for treatment. Unforatunately when pets are vomiting we cannot really do any at home treatment as they will just vomit up what we give them. Your vet can examine him and be certain there isn't anything more serious causing his symptoms and can give him an injection to help stop the vomiting and fluids via an IV to help rehydrate him.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 11th, 2017

    He is probably suffering from a gastrointestinal infection due to the ingestion of the cat poop and litter. . 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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