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I have a small chiuaua about 5 years old. He went to the vet

 
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I have a small chiuaua about 5 years old. He went to the vet a week ago and all is well. The last few days he really hasn't eaten. He will drink some water but he has thrown up 1-2 times a day. It has been very hot and muggy here. Don't have air conditioning only a swamp cooler which doesn't do when it is muggy. I am worried. Is there anything I can give him til the vet opens Monday? The nearest clinic is about 60 miles away and honestly they are expensive and always want to run tests. I took my Shi Tzu there before and didn't have them do anything and when I went to my vet I am glad I didn't.

 

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Type of Animal: Chiuaua
Gender: Male
Age: 5
Name of Dog: Peanut

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Keep giving him water. Won't eat much of his Dog Food.

Submitted: 281 days and 15 hours ago.
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Hello, I am Dr. Zoe, a licensed veterinarian here to help. This does sound concerning for Peanut. My top concern in a dog of his size is that he may get dehydrated if we cannot keep enough water in him. So, this is good that he is eating.

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What can you try at home before you take him to his vet on Monday? You may administer Pepcid AC (famotidine) 10mg at 1/4 (one-fourth) tab every 12hours. This you may get over-the-counter at any pharmacy. It helps with nausea. Second you should try offering a bland diet of white rice and boiled chicken breast. My top concern with doing these two suggestions is that he is not eating and vomiting; so there is a chance neither will stay down. But do your best.

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As well you can try offering an electrolyte solution such as Pedialyte for kids (non-flavored is best) or Gatorade. I cannot say dogs like this a lot but it cannot hurt to try. If you try these suggestions and he develops profuse vomiting today or becomes very depressed/lethargic then I am afraid this has become an emergency situation and you do need to consider driving to this ER clinic. As long as he seems stable and comfortable with no profuse vomit/diarrhea or lethargy then you can continue at-home therapy.

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