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My dog threw up once, now has diarrhea. What should I do to help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed

My dog doesn’t seem to bE feeling sick but she did throw up a lot once but never threw up again. Now she’s having diarrhea what should I do

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on February 3rd, 2020

Poor Lilly! The diarrhea could be due to many conditions including eating something she shouldn’t have, bacterial over growth, parasites or even organ disease. If the diarrhea has continued beyond 24 hours, I recommend to have her examined by the veterinarian. With continued diarrhea, there are often bacterial shifts in the gut that will make matters worse regardless of the initial cause. Make sure to bring in a sample of fresh stool. The doctor will check her for parasites and bacterial over growth. Many times a bland diet can help and then a slow, gradual introduction to the normal food can be done. A bland diet can consist of 25% boiled white meat chicken and 75% boiled white rice. This should all be plain. A good diet in general is Royal Canin. It is low residue and highly digestible. I hope Lilly starts feeling better quickly! Please feel free to post any additional questions.

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

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    Published on December 22nd, 2017

    Bailey could be having her GI upset for many reasons. Tonight don't feed her any more but she can have small, frequent amounts of water. In the morning offer her boiled chicken and boiled white rice. If she is still sick tomorrow, take her into the vet. With the holidays, many clinics will be closed and its best not to wait that long. I hope she starts feeling better!

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