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My dog has sudden diarrhea and vomiting. How can I help her fast?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Poodle | Female | spayed | 21 years and 8 months old | 17 lbs

Hello: Our dog Amaya had unexpected diarrhea (three times between, very soft, 1am to 6am, no blood) and vomiting (1x)., I think also one peeing. Any recommendation how to help her fast? The attached pictures show the consistency. (other poops were simllar). Many Thanks for your help!

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on November 5th, 2020

Poor Amaya! If she is still continuing to get ill, I would seek out veterinary care in person ASAP as it is possible she is experiencing severe GI upset or got into something potentially harmful. If she has since settled down and stopped having vomiting or diarrhea episodes, and it's been several hours, you can attempt a bland meal of boiled rice and chicken to help settle her stomach for a few days, and then transition back to her regular food. However if she continues to vomit or have diarrhea, has blood in any of it, a painful abdomen, or her symptoms worsen or new ones appear, a veterinary visit ASAP is needed.

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