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09-05-2011, 10:56 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pinehurst, NC USA
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| Regurgitation?? Hey guys, I have yet another issue with my 9 month old Harley. For about the past 3 months he has been spitting up this white foamy stuff. Sometimes its a clear thick mucus like stuff. He does not vomit, he does like this big burp and up it comes. It use to only happen when he drank too much water but that part has gotten better. There is no rhyme or reason to the spitting up. It hardly ever happens when hes eating and he does have a normal appetite. I took him to the vet because it started to happen more frequently. He may go a few days and not do it, then on other days he does it 6-7 times a day. They did a xray to check for a megaesophagus, but it was negative. The vet said he may just have regurgitation. So I have been giving him Pepcid twice a day. But, hes still been doing it, its just not as bad. I am at my wits end with this. I go thru almost a roll of paper towels a day with the spitting up and the anxious piddling that he does. Vet says that we may have to do a Barium swallow, but I really dont want to put him thru that. He is a highly anxious dog. The vet even prescribed meds for the anxiety, but they didnt help. Has anyone else experienced this and what was the outcome?? Any advice Thanks!! |
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09-05-2011, 11:25 AM | #2 |
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| Yes, same here but my dog does it much less. Her xray was clear, but we haven't going to barium swallow yet (not excited to do it because if that's negative she would need to be scoped and after all that she would probably be treated nearly the same way, so if elected not to). That said, my dog is much older. With this happening so much and in a young dog, I would go with the barium swallow and follow your vet's advice. I'd also wonder if Reglan would work any better.
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09-05-2011, 11:42 AM | #3 |
2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member | My 9 yr old male has done this for years. Mostly at night or early morning. Vet says there is no need for concern. I guess you could say it was a form of human "acid reflex". However there are deferent causes that can be much more serious. Below is what I could find that may be helpful. Why Does My Dog Keep Throwing Up Yellow Bile? | eHow.com
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09-06-2011, 09:49 AM | #4 |
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| Hi Florabug - I'm quite new to Yorkies, but old with dogs!! Has anybody suggested/have you tried feeding Harley with the food being in an elevated position? Sort of chest-level instead of on the ground? It truly worked for our Labrador and our Boxers. Just a thought? Sally + Harry x |
09-06-2011, 11:46 AM | #5 | |
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Have not tried that yet. I did read something about it on the internet. Might try just to see. Seems like he does it more in the afternoon/nighttime. Vet also suggested a hiatal hernia, but I am not sure if that is something they would treat with surgery. Dont want to put him thru alot of stressful testing if there is nothing that can be done. Maybe he needs a bib Thanks!! | |
09-06-2011, 12:48 PM | #6 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| I'd be very concerned that this is water he is spitting up and/or really reducing the amount of liquid in his system. If it is acidic, then there is also worry for the esophagus. You can feed sitting up which is worth a try, but I know for my girl it isn't kibble that causes a problem but liquid.
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