Yellowish vomit, diarrhea, and lack of energy in dogs

There are many causes for a dog to vomit yellowish fluid, have diarrhea, and appear lifeless, usually caused by common diseases such as canine parvovirus infection, canine coronavirus infection, acute gastroenteritis, and acute pancreatitis. Due to prolonged vomiting and diarrhea, dogs can develop severe dehydration, acid-base imbalance, and other secondary symptoms, which can threaten their lives. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.

The causes of yellowish vomit, diarrhea, and lack of energy in dogs are varied. In young dogs, infectious diseases are more likely to be considered, such as canine parvovirus and canine coronavirus infections.

The early symptoms of canine parvovirus are similar to those of common gastroenteritis, mainly characterized by loss of appetite and soft stools. However, the disease progresses very rapidly, and dogs will experience severe diarrhea and vomiting in a short period. The diarrhea is usually accompanied by a bloody smell, and the consistency is usually like soy sauce or tomato sauce. Meanwhile, due to severe vomiting and diarrhea, dogs usually develop severe dehydration and acid-base imbalance. Clinical manifestations include sunken eyes and reduced skin elasticity. If not treated promptly, dogs usually die within 1-2 days.

The clinical symptoms of canine coronavirus are similar to those of canine parvovirus, mainly characterized by diarrhea and vomiting. However, the severity of the symptoms is much less than that of canine parvovirus. Timely and scientific treatment can effectively control the complications caused by canine coronavirus infection, with a high cure rate.

Acute gastroenteritis is a common digestive system disease, mainly caused by unclean diet, toxin intake, and infectious enteritis. Its clinical manifestations include severe vomiting and diarrhea, which can cause dehydration in the body in a short period. The symptoms of acute pancreatitis mainly include abdominal pain and diarrhea, sometimes with vomiting. The common causes are prolonged feeding of high-protein food.