He is a 6 month old German Shepard. He has...

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I am so sorry to hear that that sounds really stressful! Let me see what I can do to help you out

Can you please let me know the dates that he received any vaccinations? If it’s easier you can take a photo and upload it here so I can see it

OK that’s great! Do you have the dates of the previous vaccinations that you can share with me?

OK - is there any chance he ate something he shouldn’t have? Like plastic, rocks or toys?

How long has it been an issue for?

What is he currently eating?

OK good - how long has he been on that diet?

OK good - any new treats or snacks in the last week or so?

I would stop the dental sticks and anything that's not part of his dog food for now, and see if that helps clear the issue up. I'm very glad that he's acting OK and playing, but untreated vomiting and diarrhea can become an issue pretty quick in a youngster. Do you have a regular in person veterinarian that you've seen before?

If it doesn't resolve within a day, I do recommend an in person vet exam to make sure there isn't something else going on that needs to be address. In youngsters I worry about foreign bodies and infections.

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I hope he feels better soon!