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My dog has diarrhea, vomiting, and blood in her stool. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | spayed | 2 years and 11 months old | 81 lbs

My dog began with loose stool that turned into a more runny mucus yellow/orange stool within 12 hours. She has thrown up yellow foam. 48 hours later she’s having the same symptoms with the addition of a small drops of blood in her stool. She has had about eight bowel movements and four vomits within the 48 hours. She is drinking water and was eating white rice. Any idea what it can be?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 25th, 2020

Hello. Penny may have picked up an infection that is causing her gastrointestinal symptoms. I would withhold all food & water for the next 6-8 hours, & offer the rice again. I like to use the whole grain, sticky rice & not a minute or instant rice. The glutens seem to help bind them up a little better. You can also add a little cooked chicken, but the majority should be the rice. If Penny is no better by Monday, please see your veterinarian as she may need to be on antibiotics, as well. Good luck & thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 23rd, 2018

    That does look a little bloody. Blood in the stool and diarrhea could be caused by parasites, change in diet, toxin ingestion, infectious viral diseases, blockage in the intestines caused by ingestion of a foreign body, or a mass/growth in the gastrointestinal tract. In the case of an unspayed female dog like Zailee , pyometra (a potentially fatal infection of the uterus) is a possibility as well, and this is very concerning. Please make an appointment to have Zailee seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible, as diarrhea and blood in the stool can lead to dehydration and anemia, and can be very dangerous if left untreated. In the mean time, You can try boiling boneless skinless chicken in water, shredding the chicken, and feeding her small amounts of the resulting chicken broth and cooked chicken once it has cooled, to help her to stay hydrated. I recommend taking in a fecal sample from Zailee to your vet as well, as that may aid them in making a diagnosis. Good luck, and I hope she feels better soon!

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 27th, 2017

    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Roxie!! It sounds like Roxie has an upset stomach! The blood in the diarrhea indicates inflammation. I recommend not feeding her for 12-24 hours but don't withhold water. Resume feeding as a bland diet of boiled chicken or hamburger with rice. Feed 1 cup per 20lbs per day until 2 days if normal stool. Causes of diarrhea are: dietary indiscretion (ate something gross), toxin, pancreatitis, viral or bacterial infections, food allergies and intestinal parasites. If Roxie gets worse, starts vomiting or becomes lethargic then she should see your Vet. I wish you the best and Roxie a speedy recovery!

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    Answered By Amber W

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on December 21st, 2017

    Yes, I'd recommend taking Sami to the vet. You can try a bland diet of boiled chicken and sweet potato or rice, however I'm concerned that with blood in the stool Sami will likely need medication to resolve the diarrhea. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Sami is feeling better soon!

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