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My dog has vomiting and diarrhea for 2 days. Should I see a vet?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 8 months old | 7 lbs

My dog has been sick for 2 days. She will drink water, but She wont eat dog food, but will eat chicken and rice but throw it up later. She has diarrhea also. Should i try the chicken and rice for a couple days and see if it helps?

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 25th, 2017

I am very sorry to hear that Emma is experiencing these problems, I am sure it is very unsettling for you both. Unfortunately, with a history of vomiting and diarrhoea, and an inability to keep food down for 2 days, I advise you take Emma in to see her vet. There are a number of potentially very serious causes of such clinical signs, including pancreatistis and ingestion of a toxin or poison.

Your vet will be able to perform a physical exam and run diagnostic tests such as bloodwork to determine the cause of Emma's vomiting and diarrhoea.

In the meantime you can continue the boiled chicken breast and white rice diet and provide plenty of fresh water.

I hope that answer was helpful and more importantly that Emma feels better soon. Warmest regards to you both.

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Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on July 27th, 2017
I am very sorry to hear that Milo is experiencing these problems, I am sure it is very unsettling for you both. Unfortunately, with a history of vomiting and diarrhoea, as well as a mic of constipation, over a 4 day period I advise you take Milo in to see his vet. There are a number of potentially very serious causes of such clinical signs, including pancreatistis, parasite infestation, infection, and ingestion of a toxin or poison.

Your vet will be able to perform a physical exam and run diagnostic tests such as bloodwork to determine the cause of Milo's vomiting and diarrhoea.

In the meantime you can continue the boiled chicken breast and white rice diet and provide plenty of fresh water.

I hope that answer was helpful and more importantly that Milo feels better soon. Warmest regards to you both.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

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