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My westie age 5 years old, will not eat dog food. I feed her skinless chicken breast twice a day. She has been throwing up yellow bile lately. She has been staying in her house nonstop for about a week now. She comes out to eat and go to the bathroom. I am getting worried that there is something very wrong with her. As I have said she only eats chicken, water and dog treats, the milk bone brand. What could be causing this.

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Age: 5; Female; Breed: west highland terrier

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Hi,

If she becomes lethargic or you notice blood in the stool or vomit, she needs to see her vet promptly. As this is a sign of serious illness including a parasite infection or a blockage among other things. This sounds like a case of upset stomach. You can self treat this at home unless any of the above symptoms start presenting.

I would start her on a bland diet of boiled hamburger and rice to help settle her stomach.(1 part hamburger to 3 parts white rice) If she refuses to eat it mash it up and apply small amounts along the jaw line to force her to eat.

I am concerned with her becoming dehydrated as this is quite serious with dogs. I recommend giving her unflavored pedilayte to replace the electrolytes. If she refuses this as well you can use a small syringe to force fluids into her.

You can also give her One teaspoon of Pepto Bismol per 10 pounds of body weight for faster relief.

Walter

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