What can I do about my 4-year-old boxer that vomits and has diarrhea?

What can I do about my 4-year-old boxer that vomits and has diarrhea?

By: Dr. Jon Rappaport

Our question this week was:

Dr. Jon - I have a boxer, age 4, and he is usually very playful and healthy. Now, he is vomiting, having diarrhea, not eating, and breathing heavily, and he's not his usual playful self.

Nicky P.

Answer

Hi – thanks for your email Nicky. I'm sorry to hear about your dog. There are many reasons why a dog can have vomiting and diarrhea. Many of these possible causes are serious. I'd recommend that you take him to your veterinarian immediately.

A couple article that might be helpful to you isVomiting in Dogs, Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs and Gastroenteritis in Dogs.

Best of luck!


Dr. Jon




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