Is my senior dog's vomiting and diarrhea from human stomach flu?

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My 11 yo pitmix has had two vomiting episodes and no formed stool for 24 hours. She will take bone broth amd boiled chicken. She was not exposed to anything. Can dogs get a stomach flu? Three of sick humans in the house just got over stomach flu. Ive given her imodium to try to stop the diarrhea. Any advice? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 58 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Be careful with Immodium; you can give too much and it can cause serious problems. I don't suggest you give any more. Typically dogs do not get a human stomach flu but I won't say it's impossible. Since her vomiting and diarrhea have been going on for more than 24 hours you should get her to a vet for an exam. Remember, at her age she is about 65 in human years. It is not wise to just chalk her symptoms up to a stomach flu when she could have something serious going on inside. Please get her to a vet for an exam and some testing.

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