My dog is throwing up

[Seattleallstar]

amid the other unplesant bs ive had to deal with, my dog has been barking/crying all night and this morning started to throw up. Anyone know what this could be for all u dog owners out there. Its bigger chiwawa i know it spelled wrong but im really worried, its also old we have prolly had the dog now for 17-18 years

thanks for any advice, and yes I know it will prolly have to go to the vet and I might have to hear some sad news

[Seattleallstar]

Originally Posted by War Emblem

Pepto-Bismol can be given. Give one teaspoon per 20 pounds of weight...

so it shouldnt anything major you dont think? this should help?

thanks war

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Bababooyee

The sooner you get him to the vet, the better. At 17+ yo, I can't imagine the stress of puking and not feeling well is good for him even if the actual cause of the current episode is benign.

Dogs vomit all the time, that wouldn't worry me unless you see blood in the vomit...I'd also look for mucus and/or worms, mucus could mean something more serious, worms would mean...well, worms! Some worms can be dangerous even deadly so they require immediate attention. What may concern me more would be the barking/crying throughout the night...they can't talk to us but often times such behavior means pain or discomfort of some sort! I'd check the vomit for above, monitor any fecal discharge for the same things and give pepto...but if symptoms continue, especially in an older doggie, I wouldn't wait too long to call the vet!

[Cajungator26]

I'd take him to the vet... pepto definitely helps, too (but not to be used for longer than a couple of days.)

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I'd take him to the vet... pepto definitely helps, too (but not to be used for longer than a couple of days.)

same here...it's not a good thing for the dog to cry all night (unless it does that every night) and now start vomiting...
plus I don't know if you actually tried to give the dog pepto---but if it is anything like my older lab, good luck. I got more on me and the kitchen floor than in the dog.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

same here...it's not a good thing for the dog to cry all night (unless it does that every night) and now start vomiting...
plus I don't know if you actually tried to give the dog pepto---but if it is anything like my older lab, good luck. I got more on me and the kitchen floor than in the dog.

HAHA!!! Mine does the same thing... she does the same thing my horse used to do and holds it in the back of her mouth and then spits it out all over! My life wouldn't be the same without animals, but good lord, they make it difficult! LOL

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

HAHA!!! Mine does the same thing... she does the same thing my horse used to do and holds it in the back of her mouth and then spits it out all over! My life wouldn't be the same without animals, but good lord, they make it difficult! LOL

first i tried just letting him eat it...then i tried soaking a piece of bread in it...then I tried a wide mouth syringe like i was worming a horse...then I finally got a brain and went out and bought the tablets wrapped it in some cheese and viola! gone....still ended up at the vet though

Dogs do NOT vomit all the time. When a dog vomits it means there is a problem. DO NOT give it Pepto unless your vet tells you to. Get your dog to the vet ASAP. Old little dogs showing discomfort and vomiting is not just something that is going to pass by waiting and watching. Kidneys, liver etc. could be in danger if left untreated.

[31lengths]

throwing up AND crying all night? Yes....take it to the vet.
It can't hurt getting there sooner rather than later.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by 31lengths

throwing up AND crying all night? Yes....take it to the vet.
It can't hurt getting there sooner rather than later.

Off topic, but I like your signature line... that is so true. If you don't ever take the shot, how do you know if you're going to make it? True...

[Downthestretch55]

Seattle Jerry,
I really hope your little doggie is doing fine.
I'm amazed that you got so many responses about the topic of "dog vomit".
Seriously, it makes me want to puke!

[31lengths]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Off topic, but I like your signature line... that is so true. If you don't ever take the shot, how do you know if you're going to make it? True...

Thanks....I wish I could take credit for it but can't.

Wayne Gretzky's dad said that to him that when he was a kid. Guess it worked.

[Seattleallstar]

left work early to get home, my dad no my little brother and my dog looks no worse for wear. Walking around ok, drinking out of its bowl. So it looks like its ok for now, I hope

[Seattleallstar]

thanks for the advice guys, im gonna give it some Pepto just to be sure

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

thanks for the advice guys, im gonna give it some Pepto just to be sure

Sounds like he'll be fine Jerry...with older dogs you always want to use extra care but again...common sense is the key!

[Cajungator26]

So, I got jinxed...

I spent $200 on Coal today at the vet... she was up all night throwing up.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

So, I got jinxed...

I spent $200 on Coal today at the vet... she was up all night throwing up.

that sucks...hope she's ok...

I've had labs for years and have had many nights like that after they had gotten into something they shouldn't eat...
most recently last spring my corgi and her best friend Lily (yellow lab) ate rat poison...

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

So, I got jinxed...

I spent $200 on Coal today at the vet... she was up all night throwing up.

Yikes! "Dog omen"...pooch karma.
Well, I hope Coal is ok, and it's good to hear that Jerry's is on the mend.
Seems that the pups need us as much as we need them. Heck, look what you've got if you spell dog backwards.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

that sucks...hope she's ok...

I've had labs for years and have had many nights like that after they had gotten into something they shouldn't eat...

She had a stick for dinner last night, apparently. She's always had a sensitive stomach, but this was extreme... I couldn't believe the irony of the situation since Seattle had just posted about his pup. They x-rayed her gut to be safe and with the exception of some stick particles, everything was good. She'll be on the chicken and rice diet for the next few days. I definitely could have used that money for something else, but the kid and the animals come first.

[Nascar1966]

I feel your pain. Mine had a seizure again yesterday and its on meds for thyroid and seizures. Dont know how much longer he will be living. It would be very devestating to my wife if something happened to him. Had to put down a dog around this time three years ago.