Yorkshire Terrior-Throwing Up With Specks Of Blood & Green-White Clumps, As Well As Blood In Stool...?

Question

There isn't a vet near by, there nearest clinic is 7 hours away... Was wondering if there were any suggestions as to what to give him. He hasn't eaten all day, only water. The vet we contacted recommended to give him Pepto Bismo... to coat his stomach, and help settle it. But wishes for us to bring him to the clinic in the morning... with the storm coming on, it isn't an option... any other ideas?... would greatly appreciate ANY information....
Very worried, anything would help...thanks

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Answer 1

has it had all shots???? can be anything really, but when they are puking and pooping blood this is serious and if u love the dog i would risk getting it to the vet asap before it dies

Answer 2

In rescue we have seen a lot of bad things. Emailed this question to someone for her input as she has seen lots more situations than I. Hopefully one of the vet people here will see.

Obviously this is serious. Understand the vet situation. Please rack your brain for what he might have gotten into and eaten??! What could he have been around if outside? When did this start?

I tend to agree with the bland chicken broth versus any dry food, etc which he may not feel like eating right now. Just to keep nutrition and liquids in him, even with a spoon, medicine dropper.
Keep him warm! Look at the gums to see if real pale, almost white or still pink. Temp should be about 101 and you probably know how you got to check that out! Just be careful and easy.

Please update with any additonal info you think of.

Answer 3

It kind of sounds like he swallowed something and it may be causing a blockage. Is he having regular bowel movements? If not, this is a bad sign. How often is he throwing up? If it's not too frequently, try giving him some cooked rice with chicken broth. This is a gentle food substitute that will help keep his electrolytes up and keep him hydrated in the meantime, which will be very important, especially if he is vomiting and having diarrhea. Pepto should help, but don't give him Immodium... this works differently by slowing down the bowel, which may not be what you want to do. Just try to get him to eat a little and keep him hydrated as much as possible. Best of luck!!

Answer 4

while do you think of he would be ill sufficient to warrant an examination by your vet? do you elect to attend till he's listless? stunning? Dehydrated? it is an fairly youthful canine who has been ill for over a week. Now your different canine is ill. there are various ailments and parasitic infections which could actual pass between canine sharing a backyard. extra suitable than 2 days of diarrhea is reason for great project because of the fact he's dropping fluid. Organs start to close down while the fluid tiers drop for too long, like your automobile's engine while the oil leaks out. each and each time there is blood the place that's going to not be, which contain popping out one end or the different, that's reason for terribly great project. An open wound interior the gut is a superb place for raging infections to start. Get those canine in to your vet and get them clinically determined and taken care of.

Answer 5

I assume by vet you mean the traditional cat and dog vet than has a clinic. Why don't you try calling a farm vet cows, horses, pigs, etc since it sounds like you live in the country. and ask him his opinion and see if he can come and look at your dog. This does not sound like something you should wait on if you have a choice.

Answer 6

sounds like a poison to me of some typ too, the vet didnt recommend inducing vomitting to just be safe?? some vets will tell you how to do this at home, if you cant make it there in a time-sufficient matter.

blood in the stool and vomitt, is very serious.
any other symptoms, lathargic, irritable, listless, ect??

Answer 7

Is there a chance he got into some rat poison or antifreeze? The reason I ask is because of the greenish clumps. If he was poisoned and doesn't get help, he will die.I am sorry,

Answer 8

i am no expert but incase some how he got into somthing bad for him give him some solid normal food and also lots of water make him comfurtable, with the storm coming id leave fight now

Answer 9

TRY AND SEARCH THE WEBSITE ON YORKIES ASAP. TILL U GET HIM OR HER TO THE VET.

Answer 10

To me - given the breed and the consistency and color of the vomitus it seems like it is likely that your dog had HGE (hemorrhagic gastroenteritis) bleeding and inflammation of the intestines and stomach or pancreatitis. You need to let his belly rest. I wouldn't feed him anything until in the morning and start with something bland like boiled chicken and rice, or partially broken down proteins like baby food (chicken, beef, turkey). As for the pepto goes, pepto contains aspirin and if he does have HGE or bleeding in his vomitus or stool you don't want to give him anything with aspirin even though it coats the stomach. If you had to give him something I would recommend Tagament, but given his size you have to be very careful with the dose and it is probably going to be impossible to get a dose small enough. Here is some info about HGE and pancreatitis:
What are the signs seen with HGE in dogs?
The most notable sign seen with HGE is a very sudden onset of bloody diarrhea in a previously healthy dog. Vomiting, not eating (anorexia), and listlessness are also seen. Dehydration is not usually clinically seen on initial presentation, but shock can develop quickly without treatment.
What causes HGE?

At this time, the exact cause of this disease is unknown. There are many theories - diet, a bacterial infection or bacterial toxin, virus, reaction to an intestinal parasite, etc. - but nothing has been proven. Stress may play a role in the development of HGE. Dogs that have an episode of HGE may be prone to another occurrence. Many dogs never experience HGE.

What breeds/ages/gender of dog are more susceptible?
Toy and miniature breeds of dogs, ages 2 to 4, are the types of dogs most commonly seen, but HGE can affect any breed, gender, and age. There is no gender predilection (HGE occurs equally in males and females).
How is HGE treated?
The mainstay of treatment is aggressive supportive care -- no food or water by mouth for 1-4 days, and intravenous (IV) fluid therapy with Potassium added to the fluids. Antibiotics are also recommended (IV, subcutaneous). Food should be reintroduced slowly and, in the event that the HGE is food related, a new (novel) protein should be given that the dog doesn't usually eat, i.e. chicken, lamb or cottage cheese.


Pancreatitis (Inflammation)
Causes

Multiple factors can contribute to the development of pancreatitis. Certain medications, infections; metabolic disorders including hyperlipidemia (high amounts of lipid in the blood) and hypercalcemia (high amounts of calcium in the blood); and trauma and shock can be associated with the development of pancreatitis. Middle-aged dogs appear to be at increased risk of developing pancreatitis; as a breed, Schnauzers and Yorkshire Terriers appear to be more prone to pancreatitis. Nutrition also plays a role. Dogs with diets high in fat, or dogs who 'steal' or are fed greasy 'people food' seem to have a high incidence of the disease.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of the acute form of pancreatitis in dogs include a very painful abdomen, abdominal distention, lack of appetite, depression, dehydration, a 'hunched up' posture, vomiting, diarrhea and yellow, greasy stool. Fever often accompanies these symptoms. Animals with more severe disease can develop heart arrhythmias, sepsis (body-wide infection), difficulty breathing, and a life-threatening condition called disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), which results in multiple hemorrhages. If the inflammation is severe, organs surrounding the pancreas could be 'autodigested' by pancreatic enzymes released from the damaged pancreas and become permanently damaged.

What causes Pancreatitis?
For the majority of cases, the cause is unknown. Pancreatitis can occur in both dogs and cats, but is generally more common in dogs, especially the acute form. Cats more commonly have the chronic form, and it can be difficult to diagnose. In dogs, obese middle age to older animals have a higher incidence, as do females. Even though exact causes are not known, there are identifiable risk factors. Here are some potential risk factors:

Hyperlipidemia (high fat content in blood)
High fat meal (trigger for hyperlipidemia)
Obesity (especially dogs)
Concurrent disease - i.e. Cushing's, Diabetes
Contaminated food or water
Certain drugs and toxins - i.e. some types of diuretics, antibiotics, and organophosphate insecticide
Bacterial or viral infection
What are the signs of Pancreatitis?
The signs can vary from mild gastrointestinal upset to collapse and death. Most animals present with common gastrointestinal signs of upset, such as:

Vomiting
Not eating
Painful abdomen, hunched appearance (more common in dogs
Fever or below-normal body temperature
Diarrhea
Depression
Dehydration, evaluated by noting sunken eyes, dry mouth, and increased skin turgor (skin tents when pinched)
These signs are not specific for Pancreatitis, and can be seen with many gastrointestinal diseases and conditions. All or some of the signs may be noted in an individual patient with Pancreatitis. Cats can be especially difficult to diagnose due to the vague signs they exhibit with chronic Pancreatitis - depression/lethargy and poor appetite are seen with regularity, and gastrointestinal signs of vomiting, diarrhea, and / or pain are seen intermittently.