My dog is vomiting, has diarrhea, and is lethargic. Is it parvo?

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I have a chapoodle and he is about 1 now and he is showing I think signs of parvo he has be throwing up and having diarrhea but there is no blood in stool he's kind been lazy but he hasn't thrown anything up today he has be drinking electrolytes water and has keep it down all day just need to know what's wrong thanks Jacob. Pet's info: Dog | Chipoo | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old | 4 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Parvovirus results in vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, weakness, and a weakened immune system. It often requires hospitalization to treat as the animals get very dehydrated very quickly, and often need medications to protect the gut, stop vomiting, and sometimes antibiotics if the immune system is weak. Other causes of vomiting/diarrhea include eating something silly that has caused a gastritis, being intolerant of current foods, stress, eating an object that is stuck in the gut, and other causes. Ideally I recommend that Jacob is seen by a vet to test for parvo and also do a blood test to check the immune system. If Jacob is drinking water and not vomiting and there is no blood then you can try getting him to eat. A bland diet of boiled/boneless/skinless chicken breast and boiled rice in small frequent meals is the best as it is easy for the gut to digest. If Jacob gets any more weak, stops eating/drinking, the diarrhea is bloody and severely watery, of Jacob seems painful, please get him to a vet right away. Best of luck with Jacob!

My dog is vomiting, has diarrhea, and is lethargic. Is it parvo?

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