my yorkie has lost weight over the last several weeks and is now coughing/gagging. Her breath has become aweful (teeth are looking bad) help please, she started as only 4.5 pounds. Her attitude is similar, other than sleeping more than normal.
Welcome to JustAnswer! I am a licensed veterinarian and would be glad to help!
Is she drinking more than normal?
vomiting?
Change in stool?
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not drinking more than normal, no actual vomiting just a strage gagging, haven't seen a stool change.
While there can be systemic illness, dental disease, infection, or pain can cause gagging and a loss of appetite - especially common in small breed dogs.
For this reason an evaluation by your vet and a dental cleaning with possible extractions would be very reasonable with your history.
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Is there anything I should try until I can get her into the vet?
What can we try at home and is over the counter to help?- You can try to offer small amounts of pedialyte for hydration and electrolytes. You can even purchase a dropper from your local pharmacy to offer the water/pedialyte mixture by mouth.- A calorie dense nutritional supplement such as nutrical (LINK HERE)- Another option would be baby food. If you are going to try this, please purchase baby food that does not have any ingredients such as garlic or onion.Many baby foods now will only have the ingredients of the item and water...for example chicken and water. But they will not have any other salts or seasonings. This is what you need. Just chicken and water or beef and water for example.
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Please click "ACCEPT" if the information I have provided has been of help so I receive credit for my work. Bonuses are always welcome and appreciated. Thank you.The above is given for information only. Although I am a licensed veterinarian, I cannot legally prescribe medicines or diagnose your pet's condition without performing a physical exam. If you have concerns about your pet I would highly advise contacting your regular veterinarian.