Throwing up

[Ponyup]

I posted this under the health emergency, but I didn't get any responses. I guess I'm looking for a little consolation because I am seriously freaking out.

My dog Logan was throwing up all night last night. He woke us up at about 12:30 & my husband took him out to potty & he pooped. Then at 1:00 he chewed threw his playpen & my husband took him out again & he pooped again. At this time we noticed that their were many spots of vomit in his playpen. I stayed up with him til about 3. He didn't poop anymore but kept wanting to go back outside to eat grass. He threw up 4 more times while I was up. & at least one more time after I went to bed. He was biting at his stomach & looked very uncomfortable. If he was a horse I would say he had collic; I'm afraid it may be a blockage. He seemed a little better this morning, but the look in his eyes told me he still didn't feel good. He ate his breakfast & drank water. He also pooped a little this morning but it was very strained. I have a vet appointment at 11:30 today.

I would like opinions on what else might cause these types of symptoms.

Thanks,

[mizzwanned]

This has happened before to all of my dogs, well Teddy and London. I fed them white rice and chicken. I also gave them some childrens pepto bismal and put pedialyte in their water. They got better right away. I hope Logan gets well soon, if he doesn't take him to the vet

[feminvstr]

Could he have eaten something that he wasnt suppose to yesterday? Eating grass is mother natures way of calming a belly ache. If youre worried and it continues keep your vet appt. Sounds like he will be just fine since he ate this morning and poo'd normal.

[Wylie's Mom]

Poor baby! It sounds like he may have eaten something he shouldn't have. Eating grass can be a natural emetic, so his body is trying to get rid of something. Did he have a chew toy last night? A bone or anything? They can eat the oddest things. My guys will eat a dryer sheet if they can get their paws on one. Keep us posted!

[Ponyup]

My Logan likes to eat hoofs. My vet thinks that he just ate too much of one & it upset his tummy. His temp is normal & he didn't feel a blockage, so now I just have to feed him rice & chicken & give him some anti-vomit medicine & he should be fine in a few days. & the vet said no more hoofs; Logan will be so despressed, but it's what's best.

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by Ponyup

My Logan likes to eat hoofs. My vet thinks that he just ate too much of one & it upset his tummy. His temp is normal & he didn't feel a blockage, so now I just have to feed him rice & chicken & give him some anti-vomit medicine & he should be fine in a few days. & the vet said no more hoofs; Logan will be so despressed, but it's what's best.

Someone on here gave their hooves, too, but I remember seeing that they can carry bacteria. I forget if it was salmonilla, or what, but they boiled them before they gave them to theirs. Perhaps that is what happened to poor Logan. Keep us updated.

Here it is - it was Irene:

Best chew thing on this planet!

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I buy cow hooves by bulk for my 'beavers'..lolol..Now I see how they get their name..lolol

Having 12 that enjoy chewing I had to find something was safe yet not messy or smelly cuz they sleep in bed. Cow Hooves are the best. But there are some tricks to them.

1. Only buy them in bulk so you can chose the lighted colored ones. The black hooves REEK when wet. The lighted/yellow colored ones do not.
2. BOIL them in a pot on the stove BEFORE you give them to your baby. Who knows where they came from.
3. When they dry out, feel all around the hoof to make sure there are NO hang nails or pieces sticking out. If so, peel or cut it off.
4. Offer them to your baby and you'll be amazed how much they love them and they last forever.

(Shut out to my mom (Thanks Mom!)who taught me these secrets, she gave them to her Rotties)

They are not greasy or messy.

**Note: when they get small; just a little too big to fit in your furbabies mouth. Pitch'em and get fresh one to avoid the possibility of choking.**

***Caution!!*** Make sure you pick them up before bed and put them away. They hurt like HE&@!! if you step on them in the middle of the night

[yorkieusa]

This might help, too.

RAWHIDES, COW HOOVES, AND PIGS' EARS





Rawhides, cow hooves, and pigs' ears can also be dangerous for several reasons:

1. If they are swallowed whole or in large chunks, rawhide chews can lodge in the throat and cause choking, or a large piece may be swallowed, scraping and irritating the throat and esophagus, and, once in the stomach or intestinal tract, a large piece of rawhide can also create a physical obstruction.

2. In some countries, an arsenic-based preservative is used in the processing of rawhide toys. If you do purchase these products, stick to brands processed in the U.S.

3. The FDA says that there is a risk of Salmonella accociated with dog chew products made from pork or beef-derived materials: refer to the FDA advisory or call 1-888-INFO-FDA.

Cow hooves are even more dangerous than rawhides. They are hard enough that a dog can actually break a tooth on one. They can also be chewed up into sharp fragments that can cause a partial intestinal obstruction. Partial obstructions are often difficult to diagnose until the point at which the fragment is ready to perforate the wall of the bowel from pressure against the sharp edges. If perforation has occured, the infection that ensues from leakage of intestinal contents can be fatal.

http://www.petstoreabuse.com/hotrocks.html

Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, a high temperature, and loss of appetite and listlessness.

[Ponyup]

Thank you so much for the information. I believe the vet thinks he swallowed too many pieces of his hoof & he's having trouble digesting it & it's giving him gas & such. He felt around & did not feel any blockages. I'm just supposed to give him a bland diet & watch him close. If he stops pooping or eating then I'm supposed to take him back, but so far no more vomit & he's acting pretty normal except for being tired. His little face just looked so sad this morning & like he was in so much pain. He looked a lot better at lunch. He did not have a temperature & he didn't throw up his breakfast, so I think we're on the road to recovery, but no hoofs for a little bit.

Sidenote: I think I have salmonella. I used an egg to make waffles last night I think might of been a bit old. I threw up last night & have felt crappy all day....so the two of us are quite a pair.

[yorkieusa]

I'm a little slow today. I didn't see your earlier reply until now. Anyway, I hope you're BOTH on the road to recovery. I know that look that Logan had very well from when Muffin was sick. So far, knock on wood, Kacee has never been ill. Take care and let us know how he's doing.

[lisatodd]

i hope everything will turn out ok

[Patti]

Hope you are both feeling better soon. I am going to throw out the hooves right now. Mine love them but they are always getting sick. Thanks for the warning

[Ponyup]

I'm sorry to scare everyone. I'm actually feeling a lot better & I hope Logan gets over this quick. I wish I could invent a wonderful long lasting chew that dogs loved & that were good for them. I'm going to work on that. A good friend of mine is a chemist maybe we can come up with something.
I'd be rich I tell you rich.