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My puppy is sick but has normal poop. Could it be parvo or distemper?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 4 days old | 5.3 lbs

do the symptom of diarrhea occur earlier than vomiting in case of viruses like parvo and distemper? my puppy is vomited last night but has perfect poop. he is very lethargic and coughing and sneezing very much. all this but his poop is still ok.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 26th, 2018

In a parvovirus and distemper virus infection all these signs can occur at any time. you will need to take your puppy to a pet doctor for an exam as both of those diseases can cause death. Please take your puppy to a pet doctor in the morning.

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

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    Hi there. It can vary, but in my experience most puppies with parvo start with vomiting, not eating, and acting lethargic, and develop the characteristic bloody diarrhea a day or two later. If Luffy is vomiting and lethargic, I would definitely recommend taking him to the vet for an exam. He/she should be able to test him for parvo, and can recommend other diagnostics if needed to help determine the problem.

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