What to do when a 4 month old Chihuaha throws up?

Question

I have a 4 month old Chihuaha. She eats puppy, small bites Science Food. She also loves her chewy bones.
So what is the best treatment for her to stop threwing up. Could it be she is under the weather? We have a drastic weather change here in Utah. Cold and rainy and windy. But we are in a warm house.

Answer 1

Anytime a pet is throwing up,you should give them the baby non flaqvored pediolyte.This will settle their stomach.You should take away water and give the pediolyte in its place.

Answer 2

I have a chi puppy of 3 months. When I first got her she threw up. Try giving very small snacks instead of whole meals, every 2 hours or so. Try also changing the food from puppy to Science Diet small bites adult. I know people say the pups need protein, but I talked to an old vet once who said with small breeds too much protein overloads the kidneys. Mine also enjoys goat milk, which you can buy in a can at the grocery store near the canned milk section. That should cover any protein lost from the change in food. Chihuahuas only grow till 8 months of age, so keep that in mind.

Answer 3

Maybe that food is not agreeing with her. It's not one of the better brands,,sorry to say. With all the hipe of marketing it's very hard to tell what is good and what is not good. Science Diet is not a good dog food I am afraid. But if she just started throwing up, it's probably something else. I would watch her very closely, watch for diarrhea too, make sure she gets a lot to drink, and if she is still throwing up & gets diarrhia, call your vet ASAP.
Some of your better dog foods are Canidae & Wellness. Your dog is little, so a small bag will go a long way!

Answer 4

Are the Chewy bones Raw Hide?
If so that most likely the problem. Raw Hide is really bad for dogs. Try a nylabone or a Puppy Kong and watch her with it.
Take her to your vet to make sure there is no a medical problem but if RawHide is involved I would bet on that being the problem.

Answer 5

has she had all of her shots and vaccinations? what does it look like? is it green and mucousy? or is it just food? is there diarhea?

the most common sickness that causes vomitting is Parvo. if she hasn't had her vaccinations then it's almost definitely parvo. for a dog to throw up, especially more than once is a serious problem. take your dog to the vet and get her checked out. if it's nothing but a bug, then no big deal. if she got into something like a household chemical, or if it's parvo, then she needs veterinary help, it won't pass on it's own.

Answer 6

puppies are like children they get sick sometimes , maybe she ate to much or maybe she did not digest it properly , if it is all the time then vetr help is needed , but if it s just a one off then ignore it , . Watch out for foriegn bodies puppies like to chew all sorts and this can cause an obstruction . if u think you puppy looks ill then seek vet advice , if she is just overeaten or eaten grass tets then keep a check on her diet , and if necessary d=starve her for 12 hours , and then feed her only chicken/ fish / rabbit and rice for a few days

Answer 7

Well in a vechical some puppys arnt use to the confined space and all that stuff and he might be eating something thats bad for him without anyone noticing and get him checked up by a vet

Answer 8

well a pet throwing up is just another thing to deal with in life.. Sometimes after they "go" to the bathroom they will sniff were the went and inhale it into there nose the air may cause them to puke later but that is nothing serious but if she pukes more than 3 times in one day it is time to call a vet

Answer 9

chewy bones such as rawhide can get stuck in the digestive tract and cause blockages ( and death if un treated) i would not allow a small puppy to eat these - if you puppy experiences vomititing diarehea or mor importanly straining to have a bowel movment - don't wait - go to an ER or you vet

Answer 10

Clean it up ????
She might have an upset stomach or the food is not right 4 her.