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My dog has bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and is lethargic. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 4 years and 5 months old | 23 lbs

My dog diarrea and pooped out a bunch of bright red blood at least half a liter it was a lot. She also vomited, looking very lethargic and weak and bloated.

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Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 16th, 2019

I’m so sorry Maddi is sick. You need to get her to a vet ASAP. Call your regular vet; even though they are closed at this hour, they will have a recording of how to reach a vet in case of emergency, which this is. I wish there was more I could offer you to try at home, but delaying getting her seen could make things worse. She needs IV fluids if she had that much bloody diarrhea.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 19th, 2016

    Puppy sounds extremely ill and needs to see a vet immediately. There is nothing you can do for him at home, he needs veterinary attention now as his symptoms constitute a medical emergency. Please take him into an ER vet right away.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 6th, 2019

    Oh no, poor Leon. It sounds like there is blood in his poop, and I would be concerned he could have a serious illness like parvo if he isn't fully vaccinated. His symptoms are severe and he needs to see a vet now. Please take him into one immediately.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 22nd, 2020

    I would rush Pippin into an ER vet now. He sounds quite sick if he's having bloody diarrhea, is lethargic, and is vomiting. He could have something serious like hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. Please take him into a vet now. Best of luck.

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