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Puppy vomited, strong-smelling poop. Is it parvo or something else?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 10 days old | 9 lbs

As you told me that my dog could be constipated he vomited then pooped a normal one no diarrhea but I’m concerned because the smell was really strong he can’t have parvo cuz he is still a puppy so we live in the appartement and he has never went outside never since he was born

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 18th, 2019

Poor Rocky. Sometimes poops can smell a lot, I'd be concerned about parvo if he had diarrhea and blood in it. The vomiting could be caused by a GI illness. Feed him 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 he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, refuses to eat the black diet, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away.

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