elki244 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 hy baby just vomited her guts out!!! is she ok?? is she sick?? what should i do??? she also just had her second vaccinatioos, could that be it??? please help!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) oh poor thing!!! take her to the vet!! NOW!! Edited October 29, 2009 by charleswentworth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 oh poor thing!!!take her to the vet!! NOW!! Ditto - vet immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) Settle down, it's probably nothing. Pups sometimes throw up and it is nothing to be concerned about unless it continues. Maybe a mild reaction to the vacc or the stress of the vet visit. Keep an eye on her, she may have eaten something she shouldn't have (as pups do) and her body has already dealt with it. No need for vet unless she is obviously ill...ie. has symptoms such as lethargy, not eating, diarrhoea etc. If she is happy and playing as per usual, leave her a few hours then give her another light meal later. Edited October 29, 2009 by gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Relax. I would personally only take her to the vet if she vomits repeatedly or starts to look flat and off colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Don't panic just yet no food or water- keep her cool and rested for a couple of hours. If there is any diarrhoea, and/or she vomits again...or continually tries to vomit- then contact the vet . As said- if she is sad looking, looks very tired, is at all wobbly or uninterested in you, then call the vet!! puppies do get nasty bugs, but they also swallow junk, or get hot & tired & stressed.... they also eat grass and vomit... You know what she's normally like- if she really looks unwell..then definitely a vet visit is called for!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Like others have said, watch her and if she starts to look "off" or lethargic then a vet trip is in order. If she is her usual happy self, just watch her but its probably nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 no food or water- keep her cool and rested for a couple of hours. I agree with what Perse and the other posters have suggested regarding not panicking and keeping an eye on her for the moment. But Perse ..... not picking, however I would think that water should not be withheld. When dogs vomit they lose liquid and I would think dehydration is something to be concerned about. If it were me, I'd allow my pup water if he/she wanted it. Perhaps my thinking is wrong? I do agree about giving pup's tummy a bit of a rest by not offering food for a while, just to give things a chance to settle down. If my pup vomited in the morning I'd leave it until later that day to offer more, and only in small quantity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) Oh- Erny- I was always told to withold water for a couple of hours- to avoid that vomit reflex..dog is nauseated.. drink, drink... Oops, vomit..drink, drink... vomit. A couple of hours being kept cool and quiet and waterless shouldn't hurt ..and could well help to relieve the nausea.(Obviously, if there is an increase in vomiting and or diarrhoea they should be at the vet anyhow....) Obviously after that, all being well, drinks in small quantities and frequently are the way to go- once again, to avoid a load in the stomach,and to provide small quantities which can be quickly absorbed i am happy to be corrected if protocol has changed tho :D Hope your little girl is feeling much happier now. Edited October 29, 2009 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thanks for the explanation Perse. Didn't think about the vomit reflex potentially being triggered over by water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Actually, I'm with Erny on this one. One of the first questions a vet will ask is if the puppy is keeping down water or not. If water is withheld, you can't answer that important question. Dehydration is one of the biggest killers of puppies so hydration is essential. Withhold food for 24 hours by all means, but NEVER withhold water. (Aside from anything else, that is against the law.) Often too, if there is a bug present, even keeping down a small amount of water can help flush it from the system. And of course, it gives the poor animal SOMETHING to vomit, if it is still going to vomit. Better to vomit up a gutful of water than the lining of the stomach and even when vomiting water, some will still have been absorbed by the tissues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) Thanks, ellz- I was only talking about 2 hours.... The 'against the law' bit is a tad confusing tho- what about pre-surgery fasting, or travelling in a car for a couple of hours? I'm sure many people would be then breaking the law? Edited October 29, 2009 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 No worries pers. The other thing too is when food IS offered, it should be a bland diet. Boiled chicken, white rice, even boiled potatoes. No dairy and no fats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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