My doberman puppy, Lexi, is about four months old. She has been throwing up for the last two days... then last night, she woke me up dry heaving and I tried to feed her, but she wouldn't eat. This is very strange since Lexi would eat all day everyday if I let her. I saw one of her teeth fall out, too. She won't even get out of the house now. Her tummy has been rumbling non-stop. Can anyone help me? What should I do?
2007-02-13 01:26:40 · 17 answers · asked by lovepink317537 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Definitely take her to vet right away! She may have swallowed something poisonous, or she may have a parasite or worm. Our puppy swallowed a cigarette, and the same thing happened. She was throwing up, then dry heaving when there was nothing left to throw up. We called the vet, and he said to just monitor her over the next day. But in your case, this has been going on for two days, so you need to take her in!
Also, make sure that she stays hydrated. Keep offering her water, and if she's not drinking water or keeping it down, feed her ice chips.
As for the tooth falling out, it's normal at that age. She's teething, and I'm sure it has nothing to do with the sickness.
Good luck. Poor Lexi. I hope she feels better soon.
2007-02-13 01:38:12 · answer #1 · answered by doza1621 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What, if any, diagnostics were done? I don't think that going to a new vet is the answer. I would go back to the original vet because they are most familiar with the case. It is unfair to assume that this vomiting episode is a continuation of the last one and that it is the vet's fault. Particularly if the vomiting had stopped for 10 days. If you brought this case to me, I would repeat a fecal, do some bloodwork, and take radiographs to check for obstructions. The fuzz in the vomit makes me think that a foreign body could be the fault. Hypoglycemia, which is common in these little guys, can also cause vomiting.
2016-05-24 05:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her to the vet today! But if it is Parvo, as some people seem to think it is, 1) it is not a death sentence, and 2) a dog that recovers from Parvo can lead a long life afterward and can be a very pet. My sister had a German shepherd that had Parvo as a pup and was the most loving animal I think I've ever been around.
2007-02-13 01:37:38 · answer #3 · answered by actormyk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to call your vet to get a proper answer to this. My first concern would be the possibility of Parvo. Just because a puppy has gotten a booster does not mean they can never get it... only reduces the risk of it. I had a puppy that did get it and was fully vaccinated. You may not be dealing with anything too serious, but I would be calling the vet to rule out the possiblity of Parvo, which can be deadly if left untreated. One other possible sign of Parvo is the dog/puppy to be lethargic and not eating or drinking.
2007-02-13 01:32:01 · answer #4 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to get her to a vet quick. Being four months old her teeth are going to start falling out but vomiting can be a sign of serious digestive problems.
2007-02-13 01:31:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take your pup to the vet. She could have ate or swallowed something that you are unaware of. Don't sit back and wait for it to pass. Dogs throw up when something isn't quite right. If you'd take your child to the doctor when they are sick throwing up for two days, why wouldn't you take your pup? You are the only one she can count on at this point to take care of her and make sure she is okay
2007-02-13 01:48:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This could be a number of things. You should take her to the Vet. Maybe she ate something she shouldn't have or maybe she has an illness. Only a Vet will be able to help.
2007-02-13 01:30:47 · answer #7 · answered by Hey you! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vet visit and now.
This could be many things and your are going to need to have the dog seen at the vets to find out what. They are going to want to run tests to find out what is making your dog sick.
As for the tooth she may just be loosing her baby teeth.
2007-02-13 01:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Time to take Lexi to a vet!!!
2007-02-13 01:30:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to get her to a vet right away, it definately sounds like she could have Parvo. This is a very serious disease for pups and could ultimately kill them if not treated right away.
2007-02-13 01:32:30 · answer #10 · answered by Athera78 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋