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My dauchsund is 9mnths old and hasn't eaten today and just started to drink water he has vomited 3 times in the last 2 hours the first time was yellow in color semi solid with some small white particles, second time was after he drank water and it was very watery and had a few small white pieces of matter, the third time was yellow and mucusy. He has had a hard time finding a comfortable spot he will play a little bit but would rather you to pet him and rub him belly. We went out to the park yesterday to do some training and play a bit I used some cheese for the training but I didn't give him much I've given him cheese before and it's been fine I was able to get him to drink some water but not much in the evening he had his meal and seemed fine. What do you think could be wrong?

Edited by XXXXXXXX on 9/18/2006 at 11:35 PM

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Posted by Theresa 1159 days and 21 hours ago.

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Of course with any young pup my initial concern would be a possible foreign body ingestion like a toy, string, shoe laces, etc. This is especially important if he is a chewer in the first place. There are several other causes to vomiting which include a virus, dietary indiscretion (eating table scraps), or even intestinal parasites. Monitor his bowel movements. Make sure he is going and it is solid. A change in diet could also cause vomiting though diarrhea is normally the result of a diet change. I would withhold any food tonight and only allow him small amounts of water. Try to feed him just boiled chicken and rice in the morning (a very small amount). If he is able to keep this down then you can offer him some more. If he does vomit, it is time for a veterinary visit to rule out other causes including those mentioned above.

Thank you

Theresa

1159 days and 21 hours ago.

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Reply to Theresa's Post: His stomach is making alot of intestinal noises some what like the noises our stomach makes when we have an upset stomach or are about to have the runs. He is sleeping a bit now but occassionally makes achy noises. He stool has been normal throughout the day the last time he went out the last part was dark green an runny.
Sorry to ask so many questions I'm just worried, it's my first puppy.

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Having bowel movements tells me that right now there is not an obstruction, that doesn't mean he hasn't eaten anything he shouldn't just right now it is okay to wait a little while longer before panicking. If you can, run to the drug store and pick up some baby gas drops called simethicone and give him a dropper as he may be gassy from the cheese from yesterday. Dogs are lactose intolerant and he may be having a bit of a reaction to it this time. If it is gas this should help. Again, if he doesn't improve by tomorrow he does need to be seen by a veterinarian.

Let me know if you would like more information.

Thank you

Theresa

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