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Dog vomited once, then had several bouts of diarrhea, then became listless and stopped eating
Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and anorexia may be acute gastroenteritis from bacteria, viruses, or parasites, or poisoning. See a vet for tests; feed bland fluids in small meals, and hospitalize if vomiting is severe.
My dog sometimes vomits after eating something else or a chew stick, sometimes undigested food, sometimes white foam, but no other problems. What’s going on?
Frequent vomiting may signal chronic gastritis, pancreatitis, liver disease, or parasites, which make the gut sensitive to new food. See a vet; if it's a puppy, weak digestion may be the cause. Use probiotics and avoid extra foods.
I bathed the dog a few days ago; after that its hind legs were unsteady, and it’s been like this for days. Today it keeps falling and cries out.
Unsteady walking and falling usually aren't from bathing. In puppies it's often nutritional bone-development issues; in seniors it may be arthritis or neurological problems. Hypoglycemia also causes this. See a vet.
Why does my dog’s belly twitch repeatedly?
Repeated belly twitching can be from fright, internal parasites, pregnancy, or respiratory disease. Comfort a frightened dog; respiratory disease brings other signs like sneezing and cough, needing a vet.
Dog ate two meals at once on Oct 29, started vomiting and passing blood on Oct 30, got two antiviral shots. Now more energetic but still passing blood and vomiting white mucus.
Blood in the stool and white mucus in the vomit indicate intestinal injury from parvovirus, coronavirus, parasites, or acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. Get the dog to a vet for diagnosis; hospitalization is best for parvo or corona.
What happens if I bathe my dog one day after topical deworming?
Bathing one day after a topical dewormer can reduce its effect, since the product spreads via skin glands and needs time. Vets usually advise no baths for three days before and after; reapply after a week if bathed, or use an oral product.
What should I feed my dog to help it gain weight?
To help a dog gain weight, feed nutritious dog food and foods like chicken breast, beef, goat milk, and eggs, plus occasional meat broth. Also deworm regularly so parasites don't hinder nutrient absorption.
What happens if I vaccinate my dog while it has diarrhea?
Diarrhea can stem from viruses, bacteria, parasites, or diet, and vaccinating then may worsen the illness or trigger reactions like poor appetite, low fever, or injection-site swelling. See a vet first to diagnose the cause.
My dog’s skin has been chewed raw with a skin problem; it keeps biting its legs into wounds and scratching nonstop, with poor appetite and low spirits.
Based on your description, the chewing and scratching may be from parasites (fleas, ticks, mites) causing itch — get an anti-itch shot and external deworming, shave and disinfect with iodine. Food/environmental allergies or atopic dermatitis also cause relentless itching; find and avoid the allergen, and give vet-prescribed oral anti-itch medication. Anxiety self-harm is also possible; see a vet. Always use an Elizabethan collar.
My dog is vomiting and had been binge eating suddenly before — what’s going on?
Eating randomly, binge eating, or irregular feeding can cause vomiting. Your dog's binge eating likely caused acute gastroenteritis — vomiting with mucus, lethargy, poor appetite, later diarrhea or straining. Vomiting may also signal parasites, pancreatitis, or parvovirus. Avoid binge feeding; fast and observe, then give probiotics and an antacid.