Ginger is Sick...Advice Please - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Sunny95 · 03-06-2013, 06:54 PM

Tonight at 5:30 pm, Ginger threw up yellow bile and I could see a dog treat half chewed in there. She has not been acting like herself since. Twice I have seen her sit and kinda hunch. She lays but doesn't look comfortable and changes positions. I have looked at her stomach and I can't tell that it's bloated or distended. I listened to her stomach and I did hear some gurgling noises.

I did some Googling and read about bloat and then pancreatitis. I'm thinking - but not sure - could it be pancreatitis. ?????

I just called the Emergency Vet and explained her symptoms. My question is this. Do I need to take her NOW or can I wait and see my regular vet first thing? Of course, I would prefer to see my vet but don't want to make the wrong call. They basically said for me to make the call and that I can wait and see how it goes. They are there all night so I can go anytime.

While I was on the phone with the vet, she vomited again - just now. My DH came to tell me as I was hanging up. When we cleaned it up, there was 2-3 clumps of hair in the yellow bile. She is a paw chewer.

I'm worried about my girl and need some advice. What do I do? Right now she is in her cloud 9 bed and is being still. She would normally be right beside me here on the couch.

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-06-2013, 06:59 PM

How old is she? How much does she weigh? Is this the first day she has vomited? Is she drinking? If she is acting lethargic or not drinking I would take her in. Praying for your little one.

Sunny95 · 03-06-2013, 07:04 PM

Ginger is 4 years old, weighs 9-10 pounds. She is acting uncomfortable. She has not had any food or water since 5:30pm for sure. Yes, first day of vomiting - only twice so far.

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-06-2013, 07:07 PM

I think I would take her in. It's always better to be safe. I know you want to see your vet but I think since she is acting different and not drinking I would go in. These babies dehydrate so quickly. Does your vet not have an after hours to call?

Sunny95 · 03-06-2013, 07:11 PM

My vet just gives the number for the Emergency Vet Hospital. They use to have their own on call but that wasn't on the machine tonight. Disappointed in that.

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-06-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunny95

My vet just gives the number for the Emergency Vet Hospital. They use to have their own on call but that wasn't on the machine tonight. Disappointed in that.

I understand that. Hope your baby feels better soon. Please let me know what you find out.

kjc · 03-06-2013, 07:20 PM

I would have her seen asap. These could be symptoms of an intestinal blockage.

ladyjane · 03-06-2013, 07:24 PM

I would take her in now. Pancreatitis can turn deadly in a heartbeat. It is nothing to mess around with.

One of my pups threw up three times one afternoon. I took him to my vet and one of her partners saw him. He did blood work and felt that George was ok...gave him subcutaneous fluids and some pain meds and sent him home. I worried all night and first thing the next day, I took him to the specialty hospital I use in Houston. Thank God I got him in when I did. They did an ultrasound and his pancreas was very inflammed and he had fluid in his chest and abdomen. They gave him a 50/50 chance of surviving that night...and had to give him plasma.

Pancreatitis is very serious and very painful. Taking her to the EC does cost more but it is so important that IV fluids and meds be started right away if they indeed have it.

Good luck and please keep us posted.

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-07-2013, 03:27 PM

Checking on your baby today.

yorkietalkjilly · 03-07-2013, 03:32 PM

Hope she's been to the vet and is better.

Yorkiemom1 · 03-07-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I would take her in now. Pancreatitis can turn deadly in a heartbeat. It is nothing to mess around with.One of my pups threw up three times one afternoon. I took him to my vet and one of her partners saw him. He did blood work and felt that George was ok...gave him subcutaneous fluids and some pain meds and sent him home. I worried all night and first thing the next day, I took him to the specialty hospital I use in Houston. Thank God I got him in when I did. They did an ultrasound and his pancreas was very inflammed and he had fluid in his chest and abdomen. They gave him a 50/50 chance of surviving that night...and had to give him plasma.

Pancreatitis is very serious and very painful. Taking her to the EC does cost more but it is so important that IV fluids and meds be started right away if they indeed have it. Good luck and please keep us posted.

03-06-2013, 06:54 PM	#1
Sunny95 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 2,120	Ginger is Sick...Advice Please Tonight at 5:30 pm, Ginger threw up yellow bile and I could see a dog treat half chewed in there. She has not been acting like herself since. Twice I have seen her sit and kinda hunch. She lays but doesn't look comfortable and changes positions. I have looked at her stomach and I can't tell that it's bloated or distended. I listened to her stomach and I did hear some gurgling noises. I did some Googling and read about bloat and then pancreatitis. I'm thinking - but not sure - could it be pancreatitis. ????? I just called the Emergency Vet and explained her symptoms. My question is this. Do I need to take her NOW or can I wait and see my regular vet first thing? Of course, I would prefer to see my vet but don't want to make the wrong call. They basically said for me to make the call and that I can wait and see how it goes. They are there all night so I can go anytime. While I was on the phone with the vet, she vomited again - just now. My DH came to tell me as I was hanging up. When we cleaned it up, there was 2-3 clumps of hair in the yellow bile. She is a paw chewer. I'm worried about my girl and need some advice. What do I do? Right now she is in her cloud 9 bed and is being still. She would normally be right beside me here on the couch. __________________ *~ Melinda* ~ Mom to Lindsey , Ginger & Pepper RIP Sunny*:February 5,1995 to June 3,2008*

03-06-2013, 06:59 PM	#2
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	How old is she? How much does she weigh? Is this the first day she has vomited? Is she drinking? If she is acting lethargic or not drinking I would take her in. Praying for your little one. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

03-06-2013, 07:04 PM	#3
Sunny95 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 2,120	Ginger is 4 years old, weighs 9-10 pounds. She is acting uncomfortable. She has not had any food or water since 5:30pm for sure. Yes, first day of vomiting - only twice so far. __________________ *~ Melinda* ~ Mom to Lindsey , Ginger & Pepper RIP Sunny*:February 5,1995 to June 3,2008*

03-06-2013, 07:07 PM	#4
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I think I would take her in. It's always better to be safe. I know you want to see your vet but I think since she is acting different and not drinking I would go in. These babies dehydrate so quickly. Does your vet not have an after hours to call? __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

03-06-2013, 07:11 PM	#5
Sunny95 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 2,120	My vet just gives the number for the Emergency Vet Hospital. They use to have their own on call but that wasn't on the machine tonight. Disappointed in that. __________________ *~ Melinda* ~ Mom to Lindsey , Ginger & Pepper RIP Sunny*:February 5,1995 to June 3,2008*

03-06-2013, 07:20 PM	#7
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,866	I would have her seen asap. These could be symptoms of an intestinal blockage. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

03-06-2013, 07:24 PM	#8
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,451	I would take her in now. Pancreatitis can turn deadly in a heartbeat. It is nothing to mess around with. One of my pups threw up three times one afternoon. I took him to my vet and one of her partners saw him. He did blood work and felt that George was ok...gave him subcutaneous fluids and some pain meds and sent him home. I worried all night and first thing the next day, I took him to the specialty hospital I use in Houston. Thank God I got him in when I did. They did an ultrasound and his pancreas was very inflammed and he had fluid in his chest and abdomen. They gave him a 50/50 chance of surviving that night...and had to give him plasma. Pancreatitis is very serious and very painful. Taking her to the EC does cost more but it is so important that IV fluids and meds be started right away if they indeed have it. Good luck and please keep us posted. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP Last edited by ladyjane; 03-06-2013 at 07:25 PM.

03-07-2013, 03:27 PM	#9
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Checking on your baby today. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

03-07-2013, 03:32 PM	#10
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Hope she's been to the vet and is better. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis