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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Just my thoughts.
Ten days of Metro may be okay for two episodes of vomiting, but it seems extreme. The xray was a good idea, but with just two piles of vomit..not something I'd rush into. Xrays do help rule out obstruction, but barium is needed too for the best look. If there is a pattern of throwing up, then it is time for bloodwork. However, I wouldn't yet call this a pattern unless it happens again.
That said, he had demodex and you said he gets a bit lethargic after taking his heartworm and flea drugs. That's not normal. So IMO blood should be done even if he wasn't vomiting. The drugs may also need to be changed. I'd be doing a blood panel with CBC just to see what is going on in there if one hasn't been done in the last few months.
No treats or edible chews right now. I'd do one food and water only for a few weeks. Adding extras in will just complicate the process trying to figure out what is causing the problem. It's normal to throw up after eating grass, but a lot of dogs eat it in the first place because they are nauseated. Depnds on the dog.
The foreign object thing - you just have to go with your comfort level. |
Okay, thank you....I'm sorry I should probably clarify. The heartworm medicine is not causing the lethargy...Teddy did have demodex but he did fine on the ivectermin. What causes the lethargy is the k9 advantix. He vomited the first time he took it, but since then he has not vomited. I should also probably specify that I define lethargy in Teddy when he takes longer naps. He's usually extremely alert/takes short naps but wakes easily but when he takes the advantix his naps are a little longer....but other than that when he's awake he's playing/eating/the usual. I told the vet when he first vomited from the k9 advantix...he said that that's normal and to see how he reacts the next month and to discontinue if he vomits after applying...he didn't so I'm still using it.
Okay, I will give him water and food only. Poor guy...he loves his bullysticks
Teddy doesn't usually eat grass, which is why I thought he had an upset stomach in the first place. I've never done bloodwork so I don't understand what cbc means...but can any vet correctly analyze bloodwork? I have no problem getting bloodwork done but I'm concerned about the results not being read properly/misinterpreted etc. Again, since I've never done it before/understand it is the reason why I'm concerned about the results. If the metro is extreme should I discontinue it?