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scruffydog · 08-05-2009, 04:00 AM

I have a 10 month old male Yorkie named Sammy

and he woke up this morning (3AM) throwing up a little bit of blood. On Saturday (4 days ago) he swallowed a furniture staple shaped like “[“ and he didn’t poop it back out until 48 hrs later. I was told from my nurse to feed him bread and rice to pack his digestive system so it wouldn’t puncture anything. Throughout that time, I was paying very close attention to all of his stool and he didn’t poop out any blood (which I thought was a good sign) other than the staple wrapped in fuzzy things found probably from his shredding fur off his furry toys.

Anyways, since Monday (2 days ago) I’ve been switching Sammy back to his regular diet and I believe he’s just fed up and decides to just sniff it and walk away without eating it – which in this case is Wellness Puppy dry kibbles mixed with Wellness Chicken/Turkey & Sweet Potato Formula canned wet food. We’ve been feeding this to him for a good 5 months already and noticed he’s already kind of sick of it. To entice him to eat, every now and then we’d even boil regular chicken breast and throw it in the mix.

Since then he’s been throwing up a couple of times.

The first time was straight up foam, which I believe is normal from not eating as I have read Yorkie’s have a strong acid problem if they don’t eat on time. Sammy would throw up in the middle of playing, while he chews on things.

Then finally tonight (3AM Wednesday), he finally threw up a little bit of blood. Now that got me a little concern because I am not sure if that’s normal or could Sammy possibly has internal bleeding (maybe from the staple incident?) I know I will be paying attention to next throw up (if he does again) to make sure there’s no more blood, but do anybody know if it’s normal from simply not eating?

It seems like I’m stuck in a dilemma with the eating part, Sammy hasn’t been eating since Monday and I know he’s only throwing up because he’s gotten too picky and bored of his food.

He’d eat boiled chicken breast and treats straight up, but not his dry food, not even when it’s mixed with wet food anymore. What should I do?

I know some will recommend me to switch up his food to another brand, but from what I’ve found in research, Wellness is the only brand I trust with none by-products and etc.

Do I keep feeding Sammy the same food and take it away after 20 mins of not touching the food?

I was told that’s how to train a dog to eat; because I’m sure he will eventually eat when he gets to the point where he’s too hungry – but at what cost? Will I have to watch my Yorkie suffers from throwing up in the meantime?

Or is there a better way?

Other than that, he’s still a pretty playful and active little boy. Please Advice.

Thanks!

fon · 08-05-2009, 04:27 AM

if he is throwing up blood he needs to go to the vet now

Gingergirlsmom · 08-05-2009, 05:13 AM

Awww, poor guy.

First, throwing up blood is something I would take seriously and get to the vet asap. Everything could be fine, but please don't take the risk.

As for the other part, I switched from free feeding awhile ago and I did exactly what you said, I put the food up after 20 minutes or so and didn't put it back out until the next meal time. (Just be careful if your baby is small, you may want to schedule extra meal times so that he's getting the chance to eat). Mine all come running when they hear me open the food container and clean their bowls everytime. (unless someone isn't feeling well)

Patti · 08-05-2009, 06:11 AM

I would get him to the vet as soon as possible. Please keep us posted.

Wend · 08-05-2009, 07:21 AM

Just a note, if he is off his food you may want to give Nutrical.

ARCHIE · 08-05-2009, 07:37 AM

If he swollowed a staple and is throwing up blood a vet visit is a must.
Worry about his eating after the visit. If his eating habits have changed
after the staple was eaten the two may very well be connected.

Good luck and please keep us informed.

Wylie's Mom · 08-05-2009, 08:42 AM

I agree w/ the others - I'd get to a vet asap.

Wrenee4 · 08-05-2009, 09:08 AM

I would go to the vet as fast as I could! Good luck with your baby!

scruffydog · 08-05-2009, 09:11 AM

I am taking him into the Vet soon to get him checked out regarding the throwing up litte bit of blood this morning in this vomit. I will keep you all updated what the status is. Thank you all for caring!

As for the not eating problem I have to deal with it when I get back.

scruffydog · 08-05-2009, 02:59 PM

I brought my Sammy into the Vet, they gave him a shot and took some blood for tests. I just got a call that he was positive for Pancreatitis. Doctor is recommending me to continue to feed him chicken and rice. Gave me some medication and there'll be potential I'll have to hospitalize him tomorrow if he doesn't get better.

Wrenee4 · 08-05-2009, 03:04 PM

Thank goodness you could get him into the vet! How scary!! Keep us updated and prayers to your lil guy.

Patti · 08-05-2009, 03:11 PM

Sorry to hear about your baby. I am so glad you took Sammy in. Keep a close eye on him for dehydration.

Zanders' mom · 08-05-2009, 05:05 PM

Please ask questions about this blood work to make sure they have diagnosed properly. If your baby was sick there will be some blood values that will be affected due to dehydration but will be normal once the baby is doing better. This was the case with my Lexie. It turns out she had a bacterial thing going on in her tummy because of some flossies I gave her. She is also a picky eater. I have her on wellness too but am researching the honest kitchen preference formula. You add your own meat, the food comes with the veggies and other goodies.

Good luck.

Wend · 08-05-2009, 05:13 PM

Oh wow. I am glad you took him in. I hope he feels better soon!

Jackson's mom · 08-05-2009, 08:50 PM

My little one was also throwing up blood, I took some of the vomit with me when we went to the vet. She too had a bacterial infection, she is on a chicken and rice diet and one dose of antibiotic daily for 9 days. She also got a shot at the vet of the antibiotic, this was early morning and that afternoon she
was sooo much better..Also my vet said with a bacterial infection some blood (red tinged) was not alarming.

Good luck with your baby!

08-05-2009, 04:00 AM	#1
scruffydog Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fremont, CA, USA Posts: 17	Throwing up Blood I have a 10 month old male Yorkie named Sammy and he woke up this morning (3AM) throwing up a little bit of blood. On Saturday (4 days ago) he swallowed a furniture staple shaped like “[“ and he didn’t poop it back out until 48 hrs later. I was told from my nurse to feed him bread and rice to pack his digestive system so it wouldn’t puncture anything. Throughout that time, I was paying very close attention to all of his stool and he didn’t poop out any blood (which I thought was a good sign) other than the staple wrapped in fuzzy things found probably from his shredding fur off his furry toys. Anyways, since Monday (2 days ago) I’ve been switching Sammy back to his regular diet and I believe he’s just fed up and decides to just sniff it and walk away without eating it – which in this case is Wellness Puppy dry kibbles mixed with Wellness Chicken/Turkey & Sweet Potato Formula canned wet food. We’ve been feeding this to him for a good 5 months already and noticed he’s already kind of sick of it. To entice him to eat, every now and then we’d even boil regular chicken breast and throw it in the mix. Since then he’s been throwing up a couple of times. The first time was straight up foam, which I believe is normal from not eating as I have read Yorkie’s have a strong acid problem if they don’t eat on time. Sammy would throw up in the middle of playing, while he chews on things. Then finally tonight (3AM Wednesday), he finally threw up a little bit of blood. Now that got me a little concern because I am not sure if that’s normal or could Sammy possibly has internal bleeding (maybe from the staple incident?) I know I will be paying attention to next throw up (if he does again) to make sure there’s no more blood, but do anybody know if it’s normal from simply not eating? It seems like I’m stuck in a dilemma with the eating part, Sammy hasn’t been eating since Monday and I know he’s only throwing up because he’s gotten too picky and bored of his food. He’d eat boiled chicken breast and treats straight up, but not his dry food, not even when it’s mixed with wet food anymore. What should I do? I know some will recommend me to switch up his food to another brand, but from what I’ve found in research, Wellness is the only brand I trust with none by-products and etc. Do I keep feeding Sammy the same food and take it away after 20 mins of not touching the food? I was told that’s how to train a dog to eat; because I’m sure he will eventually eat when he gets to the point where he’s too hungry – but at what cost? Will I have to watch my Yorkie suffers from throwing up in the meantime? Or is there a better way? Other than that, he’s still a pretty playful and active little boy. Please Advice. Thanks! Last edited by scruffydog; 08-05-2009 at 04:03 AM.

08-05-2009, 04:27 AM	#2
fon YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chambersburg pa Posts: 316 Blog Entries: 1	if he is throwing up blood he needs to go to the vet now __________________ Fon ,JaceyTaleighGunner RIP Sierra 6/27/00-7/2/2008 RIP Cassie 1/8/01-12-14-10

08-05-2009, 05:13 AM	#3
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Awww, poor guy. First, throwing up blood is something I would take seriously and get to the vet asap. Everything could be fine, but please don't take the risk. As for the other part, I switched from free feeding awhile ago and I did exactly what you said, I put the food up after 20 minutes or so and didn't put it back out until the next meal time. (Just be careful if your baby is small, you may want to schedule extra meal times so that he's getting the chance to eat). Mine all come running when they hear me open the food container and clean their bowls everytime. (unless someone isn't feeling well) __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

08-05-2009, 06:11 AM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I would get him to the vet as soon as possible. Please keep us posted. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-05-2009, 07:21 AM	#5
Wend YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lehi Posts: 403	Just a note, if he is off his food you may want to give Nutrical. __________________ Wend

08-05-2009, 07:37 AM	#6
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	If he swollowed a staple and is throwing up blood a vet visit is a must. Worry about his eating after the visit. If his eating habits have changed after the staple was eaten the two may very well be connected. Good luck and please keep us informed.

08-05-2009, 08:42 AM	#7
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I agree w/ the others - I'd get to a vet asap. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

08-05-2009, 09:08 AM	#8
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	I would go to the vet as fast as I could! Good luck with your baby! __________________ ~Wendy~

08-05-2009, 09:11 AM	#9
scruffydog Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fremont, CA, USA Posts: 17	I am taking him into the Vet soon to get him checked out regarding the throwing up litte bit of blood this morning in this vomit. I will keep you all updated what the status is. Thank you all for caring! As for the not eating problem I have to deal with it when I get back.

08-05-2009, 02:59 PM	#10
scruffydog Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fremont, CA, USA Posts: 17	I brought my Sammy into the Vet, they gave him a shot and took some blood for tests. I just got a call that he was positive for Pancreatitis. Doctor is recommending me to continue to feed him chicken and rice. Gave me some medication and there'll be potential I'll have to hospitalize him tomorrow if he doesn't get better. __________________ ~Scruffy Owner: Sammy

08-05-2009, 03:04 PM	#11
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	Thank goodness you could get him into the vet! How scary!! Keep us updated and prayers to your lil guy. __________________ ~Wendy~

08-05-2009, 03:11 PM	#12
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Sorry to hear about your baby. I am so glad you took Sammy in. Keep a close eye on him for dehydration. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-05-2009, 05:05 PM	#13
Zanders' mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,351	Please ask questions about this blood work to make sure they have diagnosed properly. If your baby was sick there will be some blood values that will be affected due to dehydration but will be normal once the baby is doing better. This was the case with my Lexie. It turns out she had a bacterial thing going on in her tummy because of some flossies I gave her. She is also a picky eater. I have her on wellness too but am researching the honest kitchen preference formula. You add your own meat, the food comes with the veggies and other goodies. Good luck. __________________ With GOD .... All things ARE possible! Last edited by Zanders' mom; 08-05-2009 at 05:07 PM.

08-05-2009, 05:13 PM	#14
Wend YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lehi Posts: 403	Oh wow. I am glad you took him in. I hope he feels better soon! __________________ Wend

08-05-2009, 08:50 PM	#15
Jackson's mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 55	My little one was also throwing up blood, I took some of the vomit with me when we went to the vet. She too had a bacterial infection, she is on a chicken and rice diet and one dose of antibiotic daily for 9 days. She also got a shot at the vet of the antibiotic, this was early morning and that afternoon she was sooo much better..Also my vet said with a bacterial infection some blood (red tinged) was not alarming. Good luck with your baby!