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carleirulesme · 02-11-2006, 09:59 AM

is throwing up his food has been for awhile now... The vet put him on a special diet for his tummy... they've ran a bunch of tests, no liver shunt...they think maybe eating too fast...keeps water down just not food...has anyone had experiences w/this? Anyone have any suggestions as to what is wrong? Any help would be appreciated.. Thanks Tashia

Princessyorkies · 02-11-2006, 10:02 AM

I know I have had some that just wolfed their food down, so at that time I just started feeding them from my hand till they got the hang of not porking their food. Now all is fine and they eat normal.
Not saying this could be the problem but she might try this and see if it works for her.
Does she have other dogs with this one? Cause if she does maybe this one thinks it has to eat fast or it won't get anything to eat, or it could be that's how it was with it's litter mates. Eat fast or get no food.

carleirulesme · 02-11-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Princessyorkies

I know I have had some that just wolfed their food down, so at that time I just started feeding them from my hand till they got the hang of not porking their food. Now all is fine and they eat normal.
Not saying this could be the problem but she might try this and see if it works for her.
Does she have other dogs with this one? Cause if she does maybe this one thinks it has to eat fast or it won't get anything to eat, or it could be that's how it was with it's litter mates. Eat fast or get no food.

Nope she just has Vegas... I'll suggest her hand feeding though! It's worth a try!

Yorkieluv · 02-13-2006, 10:33 AM

bump for more advice?

whispersmom2 · 02-13-2006, 11:06 AM

I do know of a Yorkie who had the same problem but that diagnosis was megalo-esophagus..I don't usually recommmend hand-feeding but she might try putting a teaspoon of food down at a time and feed several times a day. How old is the dog? Is it thriving? What tests were done? I am not asking you to post private info on here so feel free to PM me is you would rather..\Hope the little one does better.

SnowWa · 02-13-2006, 07:31 PM

I have two dogs that I try to feed at the same time. A 21-pound Bichon and my 6 1/2 pound Yorkie.

My Yorkie always runs over and gulps down the Bichon's food and then goes back and starts on his own. (My sweet Bichon just stands there and watches his food disappear.)

What a pig! I am surprised that he hasn't thrown up -- but he hasn't.

Now I hold my Yorkie or put him away in another room, so that the other dog can eat. Fun! Fun!

Carol Jean

Babbie · 02-13-2006, 11:01 PM

I think you guys can try an elevated feeder...

Babbie · 02-13-2006, 11:10 PM

I forgot to ask, how old is the pup?

carleirulesme · 02-15-2006, 03:22 PM

he is 6 months old.. they've ran bloodwork, checked for liver shunt, negative....

thanks yorkieluv for bmpng i've not had internet since friday

Yorkieluv · 02-15-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by carleirulesme

he is 6 months old.. they've ran bloodwork, checked for liver shunt, negative....

thanks yorkieluv for bmpng i've not had internet since friday

No problem Tashia

I'm just worried about the little guy

carleirulesme · 02-16-2006, 06:04 AM

well lastnight I spoke w/my sisters fiance, and he said that Vegas was keeping his food down now.. wouldn't give me details.. so thanks everyone for your help!!

02-11-2006, 09:59 AM	#1
carleirulesme YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 545	My sisters yorkie is throwing up his food has been for awhile now... The vet put him on a special diet for his tummy... they've ran a bunch of tests, no liver shunt...they think maybe eating too fast...keeps water down just not food...has anyone had experiences w/this? Anyone have any suggestions as to what is wrong? Any help would be appreciated.. Thanks Tashia __________________ o0Tashia, Jonathan, Carlei, and Sophie0o CaSh

02-13-2006, 10:33 AM	#4
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	bump for more advice? __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

02-13-2006, 07:31 PM	#6
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	I have two dogs that I try to feed at the same time. A 21-pound Bichon and my 6 1/2 pound Yorkie. My Yorkie always runs over and gulps down the Bichon's food and then goes back and starts on his own. (My sweet Bichon just stands there and watches his food disappear.) What a pig! I am surprised that he hasn't thrown up -- but he hasn't. Now I hold my Yorkie or put him away in another room, so that the other dog can eat. Fun! Fun! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

02-13-2006, 11:01 PM	#7
Babbie Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 1,117	I think you guys can try an elevated feeder... __________________ Thati & Mojo

02-13-2006, 11:10 PM	#8
Babbie Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 1,117	I forgot to ask, how old is the pup? __________________ Thati & Mojo

02-11-2006, 10:02 AM	#2
Princessyorkies Owned by my Furbabies Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,482	I know I have had some that just wolfed their food down, so at that time I just started feeding them from my hand till they got the hang of not porking their food. Now all is fine and they eat normal. Not saying this could be the problem but she might try this and see if it works for her. Does she have other dogs with this one? Cause if she does maybe this one thinks it has to eat fast or it won't get anything to eat, or it could be that's how it was with it's litter mates. Eat fast or get no food.

02-13-2006, 11:06 AM	#5
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I do know of a Yorkie who had the same problem but that diagnosis was megalo-esophagus..I don't usually recommmend hand-feeding but she might try putting a teaspoon of food down at a time and feed several times a day. How old is the dog? Is it thriving? What tests were done? I am not asking you to post private info on here so feel free to PM me is you would rather..\Hope the little one does better.

02-15-2006, 03:22 PM	#9
carleirulesme YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 545	he is 6 months old.. they've ran bloodwork, checked for liver shunt, negative.... thanks yorkieluv for bmpng i've not had internet since friday __________________ o0Tashia, Jonathan, Carlei, and Sophie0o CaSh

02-16-2006, 06:04 AM	#11
carleirulesme YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 545	well lastnight I spoke w/my sisters fiance, and he said that Vegas was keeping his food down now.. wouldn't give me details.. so thanks everyone for your help!! __________________ o0Tashia, Jonathan, Carlei, and Sophie0o CaSh