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ReggiesMom · 03-05-2006, 08:00 AM

I'm posting this as information for anyone who may have a dog with similar symptoms. TAKE YOUR DOG TO THE VET if the following scenario happens.

This morning my puppy, Reggie had thrown up and then as the morning progressed, he kept having dry heaves. Although Reggie would play a little, he was extremely quiet and subdued. I took him to the emergency vet who said he was full of gas but didn't seem to have an obstruction. The vet gave him an injection of a smooth muscle relaxer to stop him from heaving and told me only water.

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Although I try to be very careful about what Reggie eats, he seems to like to eat everything. The vet told me to be especially careful about giving edible treats such as Greenies, rawhide, Bull Sticks, etc. He said Yorkies have sensitive digestive systems and should only be given dry or canned dog food.

Keep Reggie in your prayers that he's better soon.

03-05-2006, 08:00 AM	#1
ReggiesMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 179	Dry Heaves I'm posting this as information for anyone who may have a dog with similar symptoms. TAKE YOUR DOG TO THE VET if the following scenario happens. This morning my puppy, Reggie had thrown up and then as the morning progressed, he kept having dry heaves. Although Reggie would play a little, he was extremely quiet and subdued. I took him to the emergency vet who said he was full of gas but didn't seem to have an obstruction. The vet gave him an injection of a smooth muscle relaxer to stop him from heaving and told me only water. I'm Although I try to be very careful about what Reggie eats, he seems to like to eat everything. The vet told me to be especially careful about giving edible treats such as Greenies, rawhide, Bull Sticks, etc. He said Yorkies have sensitive digestive systems and should only be given dry or canned dog food. Keep Reggie in your prayers that he's better soon.