My dog is very sick: not eating, stumbling, vomiting, and black poop?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male
My dog is not eating n tumbling while walking n pooping blackish brown semi solid poop n vomiting sticky yellow liquid from his mouth
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Published on April 24th, 2018
Tommy is extremely ill and he needs to see a vet now. He could have gotten into something toxic or could have parvovirus if he isn't fully vaccinated. There is nothing you can do at home for him, this is a medical emergency and leaving him in this state could be fatal. Please take him into a vet immediately.
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Published on April 25th, 2018
It sounds as if Tommy is very ill and needs to be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Poisoning, illness, severe infections, etc can all cause similar symptoms, and the severity you are describing is very concerning. Please seek veterinary care ASAP from your local vet or an ER clinic.
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My dog is vomiting sticky liquid from his mouth and he is very weak he is not able to maintain coordination while walking n pooping reddish black liquid poop he is also not eating anything not even mediciens are remaining in his stomach
It sounds as if Tommy is very ill and needs to be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Poisoning, illness, severe infections, etc can all cause similar symptoms, and the severity you are describing is very concerning. Please seek veterinary care ASAP from your local vet or an ER clinic.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Dog has been vomiting, passing out, loss of appetite, diarrhea, excessive drooling, shortness of breath, red eye, laziness & black poop. What at home treatment can be given until we're able to get her to the vet?
This is an emergency. You should not wait until you can take her to a vet tomorrow. You need to take AVA to an emergency room now. This could be a life threatening intoxication. Black poop is a sign of intestinal bleeding, and the shortness of breath could be a sign of significant blood loss. If you do not know where to find an emergency service call your vet's number or any vet's number in your area and you should get emergency information from the answering service.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My dog has been throwing up and has had uncontrollable diarrhea that’s black. Sometimes I see blood but more times I don’t. She’s older and I’ve been really worried. What should I do? Won’t drink or eat anything but did eat a few treats
That sounds serious. I recommend to take Shelby into the veterinarian right away. Black stool can indicate bleeding in the upper GI system. There are many causes: parasites, liver disease, severe inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, cancer, or a severe GI ulcer. The doctor will need to run bloodwork and a fecal sample to look for parasites. There are also additional diagnostics that they may recommend. Medications are indicated and likely a bland diet. I hope this helps to point you in the right direction. Best of luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Tommy hasn't taken any food since yesterday afternoon and he had thrown up a couple of times his saliva is thick and keeps coming out of his mouth he's looking weak and now is bleeding from his urinal area
I am sorry to hear about Tommy. From your description he sounds very sick. The thick saliva from his mouth could be because he is nauseated. If he has blood in his urine this may be from a urinary tract infection or a bladder stone causing this problem. Please seek veterinary care and examination for Tommy immediately so they can help him feel more comfortable and get to the bottom of these problems. I hope he is feeling better soon.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I woke up this morning to my dog farting and having liquid poops all over the house, and now she is throwing up.
I recommend getting your pet in to be seen by your veterinarian right away. Continued vomiting and diarrhea together are very concerning and can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance as well as low blood sugar. She might have eaten something that either disagreed with her or something that has gotten stuck somewhere in her gastrointestinal tract. She could be sore from a hidden injury you are unaware of, she could have been exposed to some sort of toxin or irritant in her environment or this could be early signs of another condition or disease process. Your pet may need IV fluids to help support his/her system and to be fasted at the same time in order to give the gut a rest. Your vet can do an exam, blood work and possibly x-rays to determine the cause of the illness and suggest an effective treatment plan.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Hi! My dogs stomach is inflated and he won't eat. He only drinks water and he's very week from lack of nutrition. We have tried to give him several foods but he wont take any. He looks like he's hungry tho. Also he's lost lots of weight. What should
Tommy needs to go into a vet immediately. It's very serious he won't eat, he's lost lots of weight, and is weak from lack of nutrition. At his age, it could be something severe causing him to not eat, such as kidney failure, liver failure, cardiac disease, or cancer among others. He needs veterinary attention now, he will slowly be starving. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Hi, lately my german shepherd dog hasn’t been too good. He isn’t eating much anymore, as he went from being a complete scab to not even being interested in food. When he poos his poo is black and yesterday morning he had really bad diarrhoea. He’s on
Black poo is very alarming as it may be a sign of intestinal or gastric bleeding. This could be caused by a gastric ulcer, intestinal injury, bleeding in the respiratory tract (and swallowing the blood), cancer, etc. This is an emergency and you will need to take Tyson Siu to your veterinarian for an exam today. Your vet will want to do blood tests and possibly an x-ray to rule out several diseases.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My puppy won't eat , he'll drink a little . When he tries to poop it's liquid and very dark . He won't get up and do anything . We have to carry him and he just lays around . He doesn't have worms as we know of and he vomits but it's just a clea spit
Oh dear! I'm afraid this is very serious - if Remi is not eating, very weak or lethargic, vomiting, and having dark liquid stool, these are symptoms of a life-threatening problem. If he isn't fully vaccinated, I would be concerned that he may have parvo - this is a serious illness that is unfortunately very common in puppies. He could also have an intestinal blockage due to something he swallowed, a systemic illness like liver or kidney disease, or may have ingested something toxic. I'm afraid that he really needs to see a vet immediately, or he may not survive - there is really nothing you can do at home for such a serious illness. If costs are a concern, you can see if there is a low-cost SPCA clinic in your area that could help. You can also apply online for Care Credit, which is a payment plan accepted by most vet clinics: www.carecredit.com
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My dog it's been vomiting a stinky yellowish liquid since yesterday night. Is not eating just drinking water. It's been peeing normally but after yesterday afternoon is not pooping. It looks weak and I think some fever is going on. Can you help me?
I am very concerned about Pilly, it sounds like he has a very upset stomach! My top concern would be a blockage in his intestines caused by something that he ate, like a toy, bone, sock, trash, etc. This would also prevent food from moving through his system and turning into feces. Other possibilities include bacterial or viral infection, intestinal parasites, or other internal issue. I recommend that Pilly see a vet as soon as possible. Your vet will probably recommend x-rays and maybe even blood work depending on what they discover during the physical exam.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Almost 7 week old puppy stopped eating on Friday. Had yellow poop at first then when to a dark color with a really bad smell. He was throwing up white foam/liquid aswell. On Saturday he started to eat again. Throwing up stopped. He had almost black
Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). Black feces may be compatible with the presence of digested blood in it. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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