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My dog has vomiting and diarrhea weekly. Why no stool? Is it serious?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | unspayed | 27 lbs

We have a beagle mix for about two months. She is about 2 yrs old and has had stomach problems both vomiting and diarrhea about 1 time a week . She just ha d an episode of diarrhea and now will not pass a stool all day. She is on hill's I/D. Is this serious?

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on November 18, 2016

Occasional vomiting or diarrhea is not uncommon but you should monitor for any weight loss or reduced appetite that may indicate a more serious problem. A fecal screen and tests for intestinal and pancreatic function may be recommended if it continues

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on February 19, 2018
These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed.
Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on July 2, 2018
These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver) which commonly are caused by dietary indiscretion.
If the signs occur again, a clinical examination at your local veterinarian would be ideal to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may in case be needed.

Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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