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I am sorry to hear that your dog is vomiting and having diarrhea.

Here are some common causes for this:

1) She could have pancreatitis, in which case she would need bloodwork from your vet to confirm it, and would likely need hospitalization. Fatty table scraps can cause this, but it can be caused by other things, too.

2) She could have a foreign body obstructing the intestines or stomach, and would need xrays from your vet to diagnose this, and then possible surgery. This could be the socks.

3) She could have gastroenteritis, which is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract from an unknown cause. This is very common.

4) She could have organ dysfunction, which can be diagnosed with bloodwork, and would be more common in dogs 7 and older.

5) She could have intestinal parasites, which would need to be diagnosed by a fecal sample.

6) She could have parvo, and this would be confirmed by a special test your vet would need to run, but would be less likely in an adult dog that is fully vaccinated.

7) She could have Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE), which causes vomiting and very bloody diarrhea. This is diagnosed with a quick blood test by your vet, and typically requires a day or two of hospitalization and then most dogs recover fully.

The best thing for your dog would be to see your veterinarian. In the meantime, however, you can try this. Do not allow access to ANY food or water until tomorrow morning. At that time, if she has not vomited, you may offer a small amount of water. If she holds that down, you may offer a small amount of a bland diet of boiled chicken breast and white rice in a 50/50 mixture. If she holds that down, you may feed this diet in 4-5 small meals throughout the day tomorrow and the following day, and then if all goes well, you may switch back to her regular diet on the 3rd day. If she continues to vomit or have diarrhea, however, you should take her to see your vet, and bring a stool sample with you.



Hope that helps! Best of luck.