My dog has diarrhea and is throwing up. When should I call the vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 8 years old | 80 lbs
My dog has had diahrriah for 2 days, we fed him rice & chicken and today he has been sick 5 times in a row
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Published on April 24th, 2018
Hi there. So sorry to hear that Ozzy is not well. Vomiting and diarrhea are not very specific signs for any one disease process or illness so I can't tell you what is wrong with him. I can tell you that he needs to be seen by your vet at this time. Multiple episodes of vomiting in a short period of time can be a sign of something serious underlying. You did the right thing by treating the diarrhea with a bland diet but now with the vomiting I think he needs to be examined. ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/diarrhea-vomiting-in-dogs-when-to-call-your-veterinarian/ ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.
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Published on August 2nd, 2017
I am sorry Ozzy has been vomiting. It sounds like Ozzy has an upset stomach. A range of issues could cause vomiting like parasites, foreign object, gastric upset, infection and even anxiety. If she is having a severe cough this could also cause a vomiting episode. A cough could be related to infection, asthma, bronchitis, irritation of the trachea, and even esophagitis. I would recommend a bland diet of boiled chicken and white rice for 1-2 days and an over the counter anti histamine and see if that helps. However if she continues to vomit or starts feeling worse I would recommend taking her to a vet for a good exam.
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