what should i do if my dog is throwing up and has diarreah and doesnt eat?

Question

took her to the vet but they just gave us medicine...is the dog ganna die...

oh and its still a puppy like 3months

they said it could be a virus....it might have eaten something it wasnt suppose to...

Ok the medication that she received was Amoxicillin pediatric drops, nutri-cal, rebound liquid diet, and infant tylenol she also got another orange liquid but it does not have a name on it. And the doctor tested her for parvo virus and said that she was positive for the virus. He said she might not make it through the night. She also has a fever

Answer 1

I've had many puppies die from what seems to be Parvo because I had no knowledge of this. The dog I have now is a survivor and I realized rather late that she was infected. While there is "no cure" we kept my dog alive after intensive care. We had her get shots right away with antibacterial and other sorts to keep her hydrated and nurished daily for about a week and a half. Be extremely careful b/c they can die rather sudden. One day they are a little sick and before you know it they have no energy, don't eat or drink and die suddenly. She is a great dog and is a very healthy 6 yr. old (human years). Make sure that dog gets it's vaccination shots immediately.

Answer 2

First, you need spell check.

Second, if you took the dog to the vet, AND are following the administration of the medication carefully and the dog is not getting better, take it back to the vet.

Your vet knows your dog a lot better than people online MIGHT. When in doubt, vet.

Edit to Add -- telling us the dog tested positive for Parvo might have been one of those minute details to include in your original post. Good grief.... that's a very serious virus. It's a lot more than my dog is throwing up and the vet just gave us medicine. The vet gave you a diagnosis. Do what the vet said and pray. And keep your dog isolated from other pets.

Answer 3

Your dog could have Parvo. It's important to keep your dog hydrated, stop the vomiting and diarrhea, feed a bland diet and help keep her immune system up. Often the vet will send home anitemetics (Anti-vomiting medications), antidiarrheals, antibiotics to help prevent a secondary bacterial infection, pain meds because Parvo HURTS, give fluids to prevent dehydration, recommend beneficial bacterial like BeneBac, or even just some yogurt. Hold off food for 24 hours after vomiting has stopped, then give several small meals a day of a bland diet (Hills Prescription Diet i/d, Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Digestive Low Fat, or home cooked plain chicken and white rice).

Parvo can be fatal so without treatment your dog can go downhill very fast. If you feel like your dog isn't feeling better or improving with your vet's treatment, go back or get a second opinion, but know that he will still feel sick for several days.

Also it is very contagious so limit your exposure to young dog who may not have yet been vaccinated and pick up your dog's feces so you don't spread it around as much.

Even if it's not Parvo, a young puppy can still get very sick if there is prolonged vomiting and diarrhea because they get dehydrated very quickly so it must be treated effectively, soon.

Answer 4

Taking the dog to the vet was the right thing to do.

If you don't see an improvement with your dog within 24 hours, take him BACK to the vet of course! I'm sure they didn't just shove meds at you and push you out the door - did they not give you some kind of idea of what to expect, and tell you when they wanted to see the animal again?! If not, take to another vet!

No one on Yahoo can possibly give you a better idea of what to expect than the dog, we haven't even SEEN him, we haven't a clue what the illness is!!

Chalice

Answer 5

Give your dog ice cubes,instead of water from the faucet,or bottle,it helps to stop the diarreah,and you can probably get him to eat if you add about a spoon or so of plain vanilla yogurt to it,only alittle food at a time,stick to the ice water for a few days first though,if he doesn't get better in about a week,or so I'd take him to a vet,but this should help. I used to work at a dog kennel,and this is how we got all the new dogs to stop having upset stomachs after the owners would leave for a week,or so. Let me know,how the ice cubes,and yogurt work. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 6

If the medicine has not helped, call the vet back. If he/she doesn't have another alternative, take her to another vet or if it is after hours, take her to an emergency pet doctor.

A young puppy can become dehydrated very quickly and may need IV fluids.

Good luck! I hope she is OK.

Answer 7

Why are you still on the computer, TAKE HIM TO THE VET!!! and tell them that he is still throwing up and isnt eating, and has diarreah...
The medicine they gave you is supposed to make him poop out the infection, which sounds like a hookworm or ringworm...
It could be normal... but it is better to be safe than sorry... go see them again...

The only thing I can tell you is that I work at an animal clinic... and this sounds alot like one of the following... A hookworm, or a ringworm...

Answer 8

I'm pretty sure that it's not going to. If the medicine is not working, then the chance may increase, but I don't think so. My dog had something similar but more severe, so they decided to keep it at the clinic for a week. If the situation was that bad, they might have kept your dog. Keep your hopes up!!!

Answer 9

Jesse,

what type of medication? What was the diagnosis? How long has she had the symptoms. No one can tell you she is going to die for certain...if your dog is unvaccinated, I would be most worried about the possibility of her having parvovirus. It is extremely dangerous in young/elderly dogs. Do you have any more information from your vet?

Answer 10

There something called absolution that u need to squirt in his mouth and tamaflu (which is also used for cat distemper) You need to go to your vet and talk to him about these treatments! I have seen many dogs saved from Parvo with this treatments!