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Hello,

 

I know its going to be a long drive, so I don't want to send you out if it isn't serious. The fact that he is vomiting within 2 hours of eating (Most of the time) and he is lethargic I am concerned that he may have a blockage that is causing the problem which while a emergency would not dictate a trip tonight when he can be seen tomorrow.

 

My biggest concern is that it could be something more serious, the vomiting and lethargic behavior has me concerned. While it could be a blockage or even just a reaction to something he ate there is also the risk that it could be bloat. If he has any of the following symptoms now or at any time before he sees the vet he will need to be taken in at once.

 

Here is a list of symptoms to watch out for:

 

Whining

Inability to get comfortable

Pacing or restlessness

Pale gums

Unproductive attempts to vomit

Abnormally rapid breathing

Increased heart rate

Anxiety

Pain, weakness

Swelling of the abdomen (particularly the left side)

 

 

Otherwise you can monitor this at home and try to make him comfortable. For now I would recommend withholding food for the next 24 hours. When a dog has a upset stomach anything you allow them to eat is going to come right back up, and prolong the upset. He needs time to rest his GI track. I am considered that he may be a little dehydrated so give him unflavored pedialyte to replace the electrolytes he is losing with the vomiting. If you do not have any, in a pinch you can add a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar to his water to help hydrate him until you can pick up the pedialyte.

 

I would highly recommend he be seen tomorrow in either case.

 

Walter

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Answered:	8/27/2009

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