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05-09-2009, 09:08 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: los angeles, ca usa
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| diarrhea and throwing up help help My 1 year old yorkie is throwing up alot right now...about 10 times....he did diarrhea one time...he ate about 4 hours ago....i dont know what to do...i am so scared...i dont want him 2 die....any advize please help me out..im crying here...at first i saw his food....now i just see like white foam |
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05-09-2009, 10:54 PM | #2 |
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| DID he just start throwing up? over what amount of time was the 10 throw ups? the white foamy stuff is because his tummy in probably empty. I would hold food for tonight and if not better in the am, ( like eating and keepin it down and drinking normally) he will need to see the vet.... in the morning. if he continues to vomit tonight and has a fever you should take him tonight to an ER vet. Have you called your vet? I would incourage drinking water even if it's ice chips, they get dehydrated very easily and could possible need an IV to replace what he lost throwing up, would make him feel better too. it's weird, last night someone else was having the same problem and her baby had to spend the day at the vet with an IV !! Good Luck
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05-10-2009, 02:16 AM | #3 |
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| If he has thrown up that many times I think he needs to see a vet now. Theres a good chance hes already dehydrated
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05-10-2009, 06:19 AM | #4 |
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| If you haven't got him to a vet yet I would syringe gatorade or pedialite into him. I had to do that once with a sick on. How is he doing?
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05-10-2009, 07:36 PM | #5 | |
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| he was throwing up over a period of 2 hours about 15 times. at first it was his food with yellow foam, white foam next, and the last 2 times it was light pink. i did get in contact with my vet because he is close at that time.... he hasnt been throwing up today. he was playing a lil bit in the morning, but he has been sleeping for the most part all day. not playing or doing much Quote:
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05-10-2009, 07:38 PM | #6 |
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05-10-2009, 08:32 PM | #8 |
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| Light pink foam means that there is blood in it. Do you have an ER vet nearby? |
05-10-2009, 08:33 PM | #9 |
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| yes i know.....he is 5 and a half pounds.... hes not throwing up today, but he has been pretty much sleeping all day long...in the morning he played with his toys for a few mins, but thats it rest is sleep. |
05-10-2009, 08:36 PM | #10 |
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| wow are you serious.....i dont know of any er vets near by...i never had 2 take him 2 one...i just know of my regular vet, but he opens tomorrow at 9am.....im super scared now....i mean after that last pink foam he has not thrown up anymore...this was just last night..... |
05-10-2009, 08:38 PM | #11 |
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| There have got to be ER vets in Los Angeles. You need to call and ask if they think you should bring him in. |
05-10-2009, 08:42 PM | #12 |
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05-10-2009, 08:45 PM | #13 |
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| Besides lethargy which he obviously has, here are other signs of dehydration you can check for: Symptoms of dehydration . . . 1. The skin loses elasticity as it loses moisture. This can be somewhat misleading since younger and fatter dogs will have more elasticity than older, thinner dogs. It is important to have an idea of what your dog's skin looks and feels like on a normal basis. Pinch a little skin between your thumb and forefinger on your dog's back. When you release it, it should pop back into place immediately. (You can try this on the back of your own hand as an example) As the tissue under the skin loses moisture, the skin moves back more slowly. In extreme cases, the skin doesn't pop back. 2. The eyes appear sunken and lack moisture. 3. The mouth appears dry. ... gums and nose are dry. 4. Delayed capillary refill time Pull up your dog's lip and look at his gums. Place your index finger firmly against the gums so that they appear white. Remove your finger and see how quickly the blood returns to the gums (they will become pink in that area again). This is called capillary refill time. If you do this when everything is normal, you will have a basis upon which to compare. The gums of a normal dog refill immediately, the gums of a dehydrated dog could take 3 seconds or so to return to their pink state. If your dog shows visible symptoms of dehydration, he may need a trip to the vet for immediate replenishment of fluids. In serious cases, your veterinarian may administer fluids under the skin or directly into the blood stream. Dehydration in Dogs |
05-12-2009, 04:35 AM | #14 |
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| What color was the pedialite you gave him? Also he can be very tired because of all his vomiting. It would knock me out. I'm glad he is not vomiting anymore. He may also have busted a teeny vessel in his tummy from all the vomiting. People do that as well. Just do one thing at a time. Like call your vet. Don't get too frightened or paranoid yet. Just concentrate on what he needs at the moment. The fact that he hasn't vomited since yesterday is a very good sign. If he starts today again, more serious thought needs to be put in place. Carol and Jemma |
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