Why is my dog vomiting, constipated, and scooting after diet change?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My dog has vomited 2x over the past 24 hours. He vomited yesterday afternoon and last night at some point while I was asleep. He also had some constipation last night and struggled to poop. He did that thing where he rubs his butt on the grass. The throw up is clearly his food but it is digested, it’s not the same way it went in. It’s a mush. He’s been on an elimination diet for 8 days ago. I think I transitioned him too quickly (over 3 days). But it’s been days now, Idk what it is
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Published on July 31st, 2021
Hi and thanks for your request. This presentation seems to be due to a gastritis, which is likely to be secondary to dietary indiscretion. As a first approach, I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitely recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence.
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Published on February 18th, 2019
Yes it is very possible that these signs are related to dietary indiscretion. I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. 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!
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Woke up this morning to green puke in my dogs kennel. It was mostly food chunks and some hair. I pressed on her stomach and she barked, which concerned me. We just switched her diet. She’s acting crazy and running around still. Fed her some chicken a
Hi, and thanks for your question. As a first approach, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitely recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. 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
Health & Wellbeing
My dog is vomiting, burping,and he has diarrhea.But he's acting like his normal playful self. Whats wrong with him?
This presentation is usually related to a gastrointestinal inflammation dietary related or possibly a gastrointestinal infection. I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice lethargy or inappetence. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
my dog eats homemade food for 7 yrs. now and 2 months ago he started real loose stools and really stinky gas. what would cause this and how do i stop it.
This is very likely to be caused by dietary indiscretion. As a first approach, I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. 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
Health & Wellbeing
My dog has been pooping small amounts for a few days and yesterday he vomited twice, both after food. I fed him his normal food and the second vomit he ate and was able to keep down. No fever. Normal behavior. Should I take him in to the vet, if not,
I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. 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.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
What could this type of poop indicate? It’s been like this for at least 4 days and he only eats dog food. He poops around three times a day.
These signs could be compatible with a colitis, which is an inflammation of the last part of the colon, usually related to dietary indiscretion. As a first approach, I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. 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
Health & Wellbeing
My 2.5 yr old miniature schnauzer vomited approx 24 hrs ago, and it was food he had consumed approximately 2 days prior (to vomiting). He had a solid bowel movement (regular as well) several hours before he vomited. He had been eating less, though, a
Hi, and thanks for your question. As a first approach, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitely recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. 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
Health & Wellbeing
My dog every morning goes outside and eats grass with a vengeance and then vomits , she also yelps and turns in circles biting at her tail when she poos. Her stools look normal. Are these related , what could be the problem
Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco! She may have full anal glands causing the yelping and turning in circles. The vomiting may be due to dietary indiscretion, GI disease or systemic disease. I would recommend having Fudge examined by a veterinarian and having her anal glands checked to see if they need expression. As for the vomiting, if she is otherwise healthy, you can start by initiating a bland diet as outlined below and then transitioning to a completely different commercial dog food and see if the vomiting resolves. If it does not after 4 weeks or it worsens, I would recommend further testing with a veterinarian such as x-rays and blood testing. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further. GENERAL INFORMATION A bland diet is a diet that is soft and highly digestible. It is low in fiber, fat and protein and is high in carbohydrates. Bland diets are generally composed of a single
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Food & Nutrition
my 10 yr old Boston Terrier has woke up at 130am two nights in a row and dry heaved with very little coming up. he is still hungry for food but has only had one very small bowel movement in 2 days. is this GDV? what steps should i take?
Considering the signs you described GDV is not likely at all. This is likely to be caused by a gastrointestinal inflammation of other origin at the moment, most likely related to dietary indiscretion. As a first approach, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. 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
Health & Wellbeing
My dog is throwing up and has diarhea. She is still playful and still wants to eat. Should I take her to a vet to be checked.
Hi, and thanks for your question. As a first approach, I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48 hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. A probiotic can be added to the diet as well (like pro-kolin for example). I would definitely recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist in the next 24 hours or you notice lethargy or inappetence. 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
Food & Nutrition
Yesterday I fed my dog food that she already ate in the past. After a couple of minutes she threw up and she ate it . Recently she has not been to the toilet properly, sometimes she is constipated, and rarely she eats normally. She doesn't eat much I
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Loss of appetite and vomiting can be observed with many conditions such as gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, kidney disease, pancreatitis, among many other possibilities. While this could be due to the new diet, I am concerned that this may also be due to something else. I recommend that you have Zuzia evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and others depending on the findings on exam. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day! Hoping for a speedy recovery!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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