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My dog threw up brown liquid and has soft poop. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Male | neutered | 4 years and 6 months old | 60 lbs

My dog vomited a brown liquid and had slightly soft stool. What should my next steps be?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2019

Poor Loki! I can give you a home remedy for him to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 3rd, 2019

    Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. Poor Arthur. He could have overexerted himself leading to the vomiting. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps. Withhold food for 6 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.

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