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Old dog vomiting & diarrhea for 2 days. When to call the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 12 years and 7 months old | 10 lbs

My dog is 12yrs and has been throwing up and had diarrhea for almost 48hrs now. It happens intermittently should I be concerned

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Answered By Jyothi Alagappan

Veterinarian

Published on July 6th, 2018

Hi and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Given Boomer's older age and the acute onset of the vomiting/diarrhea, I would have him seen sooner rather than later by a veterinarian. Boomer could just have an upset stomach, but he also could have a foreign body, an infection or even a tumor causing these signs. Your vet will perform a full physical exam and determine if any additional diagnostic testing is needed (bloodwork, xrays ) and what treatments he made need. Good luck!

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