Ok I switched her from raw food diet because she stopped eating the raw meat to Nutro she started eating Nutro and all of a sudden stopped again but now she is twitching like she got the hiccups and drinking water way more than she used too and throwing up her food she also threw up saliva and a whole grip of grass. Should I switch her food again? I cant take her to the vet quite yet because of money I need her to hold on I need to find a solution
2007-12-17 04:49:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2007-12-17 05:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog needs a vet. It is possible she is allergic to the Nutro or she could have been sick when she stopped eating the raw food.
Switching different foods back and forth will upset a dog's system. Since she didn't want the raw food and now doesn't want the Nutro and you don't have the money yet for the vet, for the time being feed her some rice and lamb dog food. It is easier on the stomach and most dogs with allergies to foods can usually keep this down. If she won't eat that, don't feed her anything for 24 hours (she won't die) and it will give her stomach a rest. Just make sure she has lots of water and then get her to a vet asap.
2007-12-17 05:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by gailseskies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was eating grass to try and settle her stomach, it is a natural remedy for dogs. When you changed her food, did you just suddenly stop the raw meat and give her nothing but the Nutro? If you did, then this could be the problem. A dogs' digestive system is quite sensitive and new food needs to be introduced VERY gradually. It should be mixed in small amounts with the old food and only increased extremely gradually over ( sometimes) a few weeks, depending on how long it takes the dogs system to adjust. If she is drinking a lot more than usual this could signify a problem with the kidneys. You could try giving her SMALL amounts of her raw meat and see what happens, but personally I think your best recourse is to take her to the vet, hanging on could cause more problems. I hope it all works out for you.
2007-12-17 05:03:13 · answer #3 · answered by Tammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She eats grass because her stomach is upset my dog did the same thing when I switched her food because I didn't introduce her to the new food correctly what I suggest is for the moment when you feed her put some of the raw food in with the other food, keep an eye on her to see if that helps and of coarse take her to a vet as soon as possible
2007-12-17 05:00:05 · answer #4 · answered by All-Das 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the situation. If the dog is whelping a litter of pups or a cat has a little diarhhea then the first option would be to handle it at home to see if the situation gets better. And while waiting people can ask other pet owners if they have any ideas on how to deal with the problem and ask for general advice. If it doesn't get better then the next option is the vet. Some people do have a few hum dingers on here, but for the most part the questions are good, valid ones.
2016-04-09 21:51:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best choice for your dog would be to settle the stomach. Start with some easy stuff. Go and get some cottage cheese and rice. Feed her that for about 2 days. If you find any weird objects in her throw up, then take away ALL toys, bones and dog food. Just give her rice and cottage cheese. If you want to give her bones, go to PetSmart or Pet Land and buy some Pig Ears. My dogs love them and they have been chewing them for all their life. But yes, your dog is sick. If it's eating grass, then she might have a stomachache and want to throw up. And, make sure that your water is pure and not tap. Like some people have Culligan water, and thats pure water and better for the dog's system. Like in some places, there is a lot of clorine in the water that comes through the tap. I think this is all the stuff I can tell you. Hopefully your dog gets better!
2007-12-17 05:14:08 · answer #6 · answered by e.xquisique 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pooch really should see a vet, but barring that, try boiling water then cooling it before giving it to the dog. You can even mix a little sugar with the water to entice it to drink. Children's Pedialyte works well if you can afford it. It's important to keep it hydrated. The twitching could be something totally unrelated to the food though. Two of our Pit Bulls died from parvo, it started with a small cough then before the day was out the twitching started. They died the next day. Parvo progresses very fast, they can live through it but getting them to the vet in time is the key to it. Good luck and I hope poochie is lots better soon!
2007-12-17 05:09:38 · answer #7 · answered by luvingnanna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how you switched the food, but if you just switched it one day that might be the reason. When you switch a dogs diet it has to be a transition. Slowly mix the Nutro dog food into her raw food diet until her stomach gets used to it.
2007-12-17 04:57:13 · answer #8 · answered by Abby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try to give her only water for 24 hrs and then feed her brown rice cooked in low sodium chicken broth. This MAY help temporarily but you have got to get to that vet. Most vet will discuss symptoms on the phone without cost but they can't give you a good diagnosis without a personal visit. BOL!
2007-12-17 04:55:24 · answer #9 · answered by angels4siberians 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a medical problem, a vet IS the solution. You have spent all kinds of money feeding the dog, maybe it is time to spend some on the vet!!!
2007-12-17 04:53:01 · answer #10 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.the best thing for your dog is that you try to get her to a vet there can be a number of things wrong with her only a vet can help
2007-12-17 05:01:39 · answer #11 · answered by lonelyone64 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋