Vomiting
Vomiting is a sign of many things. To identify the cause is very difficult unless a veterinary exam is performed, and perhaps diagnostics such as bloodwork or x-rays. If at any point there is blood present in the vomit, this is a more urgent matter. If your pet has vomited continuously throughout the day, there may be an underlying problem that needs to be addressed. If your pet is a toy breed dog or cat, the following advice is not recommended as a risk of dehydration and/or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can occur. If your pet has only vomited 1-2 times that day, you can try to hold off on giving food or water for 12 hours. Then, give a small amount of water. If the pet does not vomit the water, you can give small meals of a bland diet such as boiled hamburger/chicken and rice, over the course of the day in lieu of a large meal all at once. If all is normal with your pet after this, re-introduce it’s regular food the next day. However, if your pet vomits after the 12 hour fast upon offering water, it needs to be seen by a veterinarian.
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I have two pups 4 months old. One of them has parvo and is hospialized the other is at home but is showing syptoms of parvo…..vomiting saliva. He has not been himself since yesterday that i noticed him vomiting. I just injected (7-1 injection sold at a feed and seed store) which prevents parvo, distemper, and 3 virus. Will he have some chance of making it?
I had not vaccinated both puppies due to financial stress, but some family members have helped me so far with the puppy that is in the hospital. I dont have the money to take the other pup to the vet. I am asking you for advice on what I could buy at the feed and stores we have in town. The puppy that is been hospitalized has been given this medications….naxcel and cerenia for the vomiting but has not helped him any, is there anything else that can be given to him or that I can give to the other pup that is showing syptoms of the parvo?
Please Help,
Mrs. Murillo of Brownsville Texas
I understand the financial stresses that occur when your pet becomes ill. Parvovirus happens to be one of the most fatal viruses if it is left untreated. Even if the pet receives proper veterinary care, they may still fall victim to the virus. One of the biggest challenges in treating parvovirus is keeping the pet hydrated as it continuously experiences on-going fluid losses from vomiting and diarrhea. We give intravenous fluids to counteract dehydration. As well, we administer IV medications to counteract diarrhea and vomiting as giving oral ones is not effective when the pet is vomiting. I do not recommend you administer any medications unless your veterinarian has approved so and diagnosed your other dog with parvo. IV fluids and medications for the safety of your pet should only be administered in hospital by a veterinary professional. For financial aid however I can recommend to you a company that extends credit for medical treatment for pets. Visit http://www.carecredit.com for information and to get your application started. Pending approval, your other dog can get the proper medical care it needs and you can make payments to the credit company. Best of luck to you and your pets.
my pikagnese puppy is vomiting foam shaking and is hot he has a tensed up muscle in his tummy what do i do?
Please have your puppy seen immediately by a veterinarian. This seems to be very serious!