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My 4 year old Shih Tzu has been having diarrhea and vomiting for the last 3 days. This also happened a couple of weeks ago. What could be going on? Is he ok?

Symptoms: Vomiting, Diarrhea

• Experienced Advisor Mark Nunez says:

  September 26th, 2008 at 10:50 AM

  There are many things that can cause vomitting and diarrhea.  It could be something as simple as eating things that aren't food (ie grass, leaves, sticks, tissues, etc)  to intestinal parasites, viruses, and many other disease processes.  Giving table food is notorious for causing this.  Table food can also cause inflamation of the pancreas, which can be very serious.  I more thorough history is needed before more specific advice can be given.

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• User says:

  September 26th, 2008 at 11:28 AM

  We don't give him table food.  He only eats Purina Dog Chow.

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• Experienced Advisor Mark Nunez says:

  September 26th, 2008 at 02:20 PM

  Does he like to get into things?  How is his behavior?  Is he bright, alert and acting normal?  Or his he depressed, lethargic, and not eating?  What is nbsp?  

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• Experienced Advisor Rae says:

  January 24th, 2009 at 10:59 PM

  Has this only happened twice?

  Sometimes inflammation of the intestine and bowel can cause this to recur.

  If medication only temporarily solves the problem an endoscopy may be needed to biopsy the intestines and get a better answer for you.

  The biggest concern is inflammatory bowel disease.

  Of course without seeing your pet it is hard to decide the best course of action.

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•   Cristy Record says:

  March 28th, 2009 at 08:03 PM

  One of the main reasons for vomitting and diarrhea is caused from animals eating deadly foods which include garlic, onions, and chocolate. Please make sure you, or a member of your family, is NOT feeding these foods to your Shih Tzu. I find that in many cases, children like to share their treats, mainly chocoalte, with their little furry friend, and unknowingly are putting the dog in serious risk. Hope this helps.

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•   Cristy Record says:

  March 28th, 2009 at 08:05 PM

  One of the main reasons for vomitting and diarrhea is caused from animals eating deadly foods which include garlic, onions, and chocolate. Please make sure you, or a member of your family, is NOT feeding these foods to your Shih Tzu. I find that in many cases, children like to share their treats, mainly chocolate, with their little furry friend, and unknowingly are putting the dog in serious risk. Hope this helps.

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• User suggests:

  April 23rd, 2009 at 09:58 AM

  My dog also has recurring diarrhea, and was first treated for worms just to be sure, even tho she was on her worm preventative regularly. After several visits, she was diagnosed with a high bacteria count in her intestines and treated with antibiotics and Amforel (doggie immodium). It goes away for a few months and comes back, and we try again. No vomiting though. Before you go thru expensive tests, ask the vet to simply do a test of the stool first, which shows bacteria and Giardia - which also causes these symptoms.

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• User suggests:

  April 26th, 2009 at 11:38 AM

  my 5mth old ckc spaniel has had a bout of the runs, been to vet and was given diarsanyl.now 2nd day 24hr starve and has had chicken and rice will this clear the runs or can puppy have human imodium if it happens again?

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• User suggests:

  April 26th, 2009 at 11:46 AM

  MY puppyckc spaniel only has eaten iams at first and then bakers puppy food as he didn,t want iams anymore.he has always been loose,as though the complete puppy food seems to rich? can you suggest any options after his treatment of diarsanyl?

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• Experienced Advisor Rae says:

  April 26th, 2009 at 02:02 PM

  Have you tried a sensitive stomach diet?

  Wellness fish and Potato, Pro Plan sensitive skin and stomach, etc.

  These are the only two that I have personally used. I had better results with the Pro Plan then the Wellness.

  There is also Hills Prescription D/D which works wonders for skin as well as sensitive stomachs due to possible food allergies.

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• Gabriella suggests:

  September 12th, 2009 at 02:55 PM

  Does he like to get into things? Because eating grass and other things can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

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