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My dog won't eat, has bloody diarrhea, and vet said wait. What now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Poodle | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 7 months old | 10 lbs

my dog is 4yearsold, 14pounds poodle, refuses to eat since 06/02.First he ate a little chicken liver, cookies, 6/3 and06/04 refuses to eat at all, drinks water, vomited 4-5 times during these days after water. Pooped with blood 3 times Tonight and today didn't vomit, only pooped diarrhea with blood two times, but still refuses to eat. Drinks and keeps water, acts normal, concern he refuses to eat and diarhea, I talked to his vet, said wait, look, give rice, probiotics, come 06.05,but he not eat

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 4th, 2023

Poor guy. It sounds like you should go to another vet for a second opinion here. Something is definitely causing your pets inappetence and GI symptoms. Some things to consider as causes would be addison's disease and pancreatitis. I would recommend going back to the vet to have bloodwork analysis and a urinalysis to start. They may also want to do radiographs as well. In the meantime it is best to offer small portion meals of boiled plain chicken or lean ground turkey and white rice with some pedialyte (non-flavored) diluted 50:50 with water to help replace some of the electrolyte losses. Best of luck with your pet going forward. Take care

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    Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on October 16th, 2018

    Bloody vomit with diarrhea is always a concern. However, with a young poodle I am even more worried. Addison’s disorder is a common disorder in poodles and can cause gastrointestinal issues and they can become fatally sick very quickly. I would highly encourage you to have him evaluated by a veterinarian immediately. Blood work as well and IV fluids and anti nausea medication may be recommended. If Addison’s disease is diagnosed then he will need medication long term. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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