flame ryder Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Ok this is weird...took my German Shepard for the usual walk today, started off just like usual, she was excited to be going out like she always is, then halfway through the walk she spews up, then stops n lays down...very out of character. Then we got her to get up and keep on walking and she spews again and lays down and refuses to get up. So I had to call my daughter to come pick us up in the car. Get her home and she sorta looks flat but otherwise ok. Is sleeping on her bed atm. This has never happened to me (my dogs) before. However I know if I get gastro or an upset stomach of any kind I act pretty much like she did. So whattya reckon? Can dogs get gastro? By the way she doesn't socialise with other dogs cept our own pack. We live in the country away from any other dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Dogs vomiting can be anything from heat stress, to a bacterial/viral infection, to a foreign body in the stomach. yes, dogs can and do get gastro. they can get most infections/problems which humans suffer from.They can also get PARVO keep a close watch on her tonight .. don't offer food, but do offer her small amounts of water often ..and check the colour of her gums .. phone the emergency vet number if you notice any changes !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flame ryder Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Dogs vomiting can be anything from heat stress, to a bacterial/viral infection, to a foreign body in the stomach. yes, dogs can and do get gastro. they can get most infections/problems which humans suffer from.They can also get PARVO keep a close watch on her tonight .. don't offer food, but do offer her small amounts of water often ..and check the colour of her gums .. phone the emergency vet number if you notice any changes !!! Thanks but it shouldn't be parvo as she is vaccinated...I will keep a close eye on her...I really don't need anymore vet bills grrrrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Yes dogs can get gastro and all manner of other illnesses. If my dog vomited twice and then did not get up, I would have taken it straight to the vet. Can you check your dogs temperature? Has to dog been sick again? Is the dog flat, not acting like it normally does? Has your dog had all vaccinations? Could it have eaten something unusual like a toxic plant or bad food? I also would. It offer any food until the dog has seen a vet but please make sure the dog has plenty of water and it is drinking. Dogs can dehydrate very quickly. Edited November 29, 2011 by Staffyluv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) I'd be more worried about bloat, an obstruction or poison Edited November 29, 2011 by Pav Lova Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) When was dog last fed? What was in the vomit? Hopefully it is something as simple as heat stress ... What's the dog's temperature? (and if you don't know how to do this .you should- living away from a vet surgery ;) ) Edited November 29, 2011 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flame ryder Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 I just checked her again...seems to be resting comfortably, doesn't seem distressed. So I will leave her and just keep checking. Not heat stress...cool here, actually we are having a big thunderstorm so I should get off here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 ..and just think - your other dog , wasn't he at the vets with an injury? He (or you) could have brought a bug back home ;)Hope all is well in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Just wondering how the dog is today? hopefully better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 yes- I am also hoping all is well today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flame ryder Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Well another sleepless night for me as I was worried and also checking on her every 2 hours...she seemed fine, just sleeping on her bed, probably a little confused as to why mum was shining a torch at her every 2 hours. So I went off to work at 6.30 this morning all bleary eyed (already in the poo at work for having time off with dog issues - other dog broken leg - long story...not my week). She seemed ok before I went and I came home at lunch time and she seems right as rain. Rang vet and they don't have a clue either, suggested maybe just a type of Gastro. Have a vets appointment tomorrow where I shall discuss in more detail just to make sure all is well but otherwise she's made a miraculous recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 hopefully she got rid of whatever was in her tummy and upsetting it ..and that will be it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frufru Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Call me a bad dog owner but I would not be rushing off to the vet just because my dog vomited twice. If the dog was flat, off food etc - I would rest them and observe as the poster has done. If I thought the dog was bloating I would, of course, have been at the vets asap. Glad the problem resolved and was nothing serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flame ryder Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Call me a bad dog owner but I would not be rushing off to the vet just because my dog vomited twice. If the dog was flat, off food etc - I would rest them and observe as the poster has done. If I thought the dog was bloating I would, of course, have been at the vets asap. Glad the problem resolved and was nothing serious. ah yes but she is also due for her booster vaccination...how convenient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamSnag Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) I just been tho this Gastro with my one of my dogs, One was sick here n thereor had runny poo, I put it down to heat.. Till my younger one took it bad..Few hours after i fed them, I put them out in the run while i was doing housework...I go and check on them n there was vomit n poo everywhere...He vomited over 20times..Wasnt nice at all... He was spewing so much got the stage of blood in vomit..All i put it down to was the barf i was feeding the place i was buyin it from had "old" stock.. Not nice with a nice big fat vet bill..He was on medication for 3 days..Was a sleepless nite that nite watchin him.. Edit to add He had acute gastritis Edited November 30, 2011 by TeamSnag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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