my dog vomits a yellow bile type liquid. I know she has not eaten anything that she's not supposed to because I am very careful with her. Anyone know what this might be?
2006-07-17 02:13:56 · 25 answers · asked by Tuppence 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
she is healthy and happy and is a yorkshire terrier.
2006-07-17 02:14:32 · update #1
I have spoken to the vet and they don't know what it could be. I was hoping to find out if it was a Yorkie thing. sometimes it can be weeks between instances.
2006-07-17 02:20:08 · update #2
guys thanks for the answers so far. I think it is an indegestion type thing. she always has access to her food (dry food not can). She only eats when she wants to and not because there is food there. I will look into some different food in case this is the cause.
2006-07-17 02:57:29 · update #3
My dogs often do this, it appears to be if they are over hungry - not because they haven't been fed but because they don't eat. They are doing it slightly more now as they don't want their food quite so often due to the heat.
It's a bit like stomach acid that they bring up. May be worth while trying a different food to see if it makes her eat her food a bit quicker, don't leave it for her "as and when she wants it", give her a set food time so she eatsin one go, this may reduce it. Especially in this heat.
2006-07-17 22:16:39 · answer #1 · answered by barneyboomagoo 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
My dog puked several times daily when he was a puppy.
The vet told me that his stomach was not producing an enzyme that breaks down chemical preservatives. The original vet sold a powder to me for $20 to sprinkle on the dog's food. I switched vets, after some problems that I had with the original vet. The second vet advised me to switch foods, and I wouldn't need to purchase the powder.
I switched him to Nutro Max which uses Tocopherol (vitamin E) as a preservative, and he's been golden since.
The next dog would habitually eat grass, and vomit up the yellow yuck. She would not stop eating grass. The vet said, feed her vegetables. So I mash up some green beans or peas (I'm using two tablespoons for a ninety pound dog, so it doesn't take much), and mix it with her food, and Voila! No more addiction to grass.
If you are going to switch foods, you need to do it gradually, otherwise you are compounding the problem.
I would say that if you switch food, and it doesn't fix it, then there is probably something more serious going on. You may just want to consult a vet anyway.
I hope that helps.
2006-07-17 02:29:11 · answer #2 · answered by niffer's mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take you dog to the vet as soon as possible. I had a dog that did that once and it turned out to be worms. The dog could not digest all the food and would throw it up. Bile is the acid and some food particles located in the stomach. A series of pills should take care of it.
Good luck
2006-07-17 02:17:09 · answer #3 · answered by Eric D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our dog always does this in the morning when he thinks he should be getting fed. (he's fed in the morning). It stains and smells bad but basically it's just stomach fluids. It's nothing to worry about. Don't punish your dog for this behaviour, it's more or less the same as when we humans get a rumbly stomach. The dog may have a certain time of day for vomiting (for instance in the morning). You could try giving your dog a small amount of it's normal food then in the evening. (not extra food but subtract the amount you give from its normal feed).
2006-07-17 02:37:40 · answer #4 · answered by Chris H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog (lab/beagle mix) started out like this - and escalated to every morning. I asked a number of different veterinarians - none could give me a definative answer. I thought she might be stressed - my Chihuahua controls her every move...
I work for a veterinarian that also does some homeopathic work - she gave me a couple of remedies to try, and it has been over a week since she vomitted (remember, was every morning no fail). This vet advocates Rescue remedy in animals water dish (if your Yorki is a nervous nelly - it might be something to consider...)
2006-07-17 02:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by dvm2b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably just indigestion. Is she still eating, drinking and playing within her 'normal' range? Have her lie on her back and gently press around her belly. If it's sensitive to touch, if your dog yelps or flinches in pain, then it's a bigger problem and you should bring your dog to the vet. If pressing into her belly doesn't bother her at all, I'd say it's just an upset tummy and peptobismal should help settle it. Ask your vet how much pepto is safe to give to your dog. Yes, I'm talking about that pink stuff that's in your medicine cabinet - it's safe and dogs love the taste.
2006-07-17 02:30:04 · answer #6 · answered by gorfette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My yorkie did the same thing. I took her to the vet and she has acid reflux. Does the vomit mostly happen at night or early in the morning? Yorkies have such tender bellies... I give mine treats on a regular basis (especially right before bed) so she always has a little something in her stomach and that seems to keep the acid in check.
2006-07-17 02:19:03 · answer #7 · answered by aerdna2u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vomiting can indicate problems with several organs in the body. To be on the safe side I'd take her to the vet if you're worried about her. A blood test may be able to see if there's anything wrong with her liver or pancreas, which can cause vomiting.
2006-07-17 02:17:39 · answer #8 · answered by JadeDragonMage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yorkies have very weak stomachs. You need to change her diet up or it could affect her in the long turn. Contact your vet.
2006-07-17 02:16:40 · answer #9 · answered by Keith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that your dog may have a kind of sunstroke as my dog had it once and was also bringing up yellow bile take her to the vets soon and i hope that she gets better soon
2006-07-17 02:16:55 · answer #10 · answered by tamzin b useful today 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋