My 2 yr old female throwback Pomeranian has had several episodes of throwing up (liquid only) & diarrhea with streaks of bright red on her skirts afterwards since this morning. She would not eat her dog biscuit treats which is very unusual for her. She has drank some water. Her gums are very pale. We have 4 other dogs, & on taco night last night we allow them their own small taco consisting of beef, cheese, corn taco shell, & lettuce. All the dogs have had this many times with no issues before.

Updated On April 18th, 2021

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 3 years old | 16 lbs

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

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Poor Molly! If she has vomited multiple times today, is having bloody diarrhea, not interested in food, and you feel that her gums look paler than normal to you, this is very concerning and warrants a vet visit today. I would recommend taking her to your closest emergency clinic today to be seen. These symptoms could be caused by a number of different things, so it's hard to say what might be wrong without being able to examine her and run some tests. Some possible causes would include a systemic illness such as liver or kidney disease, a serious GI problem such as pancreatitis or an intestinal blockage, a uterine infection called pyometra which can be life-threatening (if she is not spayed, as indicated in your "pet info" section above), or ingestion of something toxic. The ER veterinarian can do blood work, x-rays, or other testing if needed to help diagnose the problem and see what kind of treatment is needed. If you're not sure where to go, try calling your regular vet's office - their voicemail message should have contact information for your nearest ER or an on-call doctor for emergencies.

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