Gastroenteritis in dogs: causes, symptoms and treatments

Did you know your dog is just as likely to contract gastroenteritis as you are?

Overview

If you’ve ever suffered from gastroenteritis you’ll know it’s pretty awful. But did you know your dog is just as likely to contract gastroenteritis as you are?

What is gastroenteritis?

Gastroenteritis is a nasty condition that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestinal lining, often recognised by sudden vomiting and diarrhoea.

Dietary causes

Metabolic causes

Drugs and other toxic causes

Signs and symptoms

How is gastroenteritis treated?

Medically reviewed by Edward Davies, John Ambler

Published on 29/04/2019 • Reviewed on 08/01/2024