tinabug
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| 10/11/2008 8:25 PM |
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I have 2 rat terriers one is almost 4 months and the other is 5 months and a few days ago they would throw up for no reason just once then they would go a day and throw up again well today they both threw up and one of them fell forward like he was dizzy I don't know what to do has anyone else had this happen or know what it might be? |
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Lucy's Mommy
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| 10/11/2008 8:31 PM |
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| I have no idea what it is, but I understand your concern. I'm am an overprotective mom, I know. But the dizziness is something that would freak me out. If they were mine, I'd take both to the emergency care clinic. Please keep us posted. |
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Tammie
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| 10/11/2008 8:32 PM |
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| Sounds worrisome for sure. How are they acting otherwise... when they aren't puking? |
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That's my baby girl, Bijou! She's a Toy Rat Terrier.
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/749214
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tinabug
Ratterific
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| 10/11/2008 8:37 PM |
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they eat and play fine I didn't really worry until Koa fell over today but then again I don't know what would make them spontanously throw up and it is just yellow liquid coming up |
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Tammie
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| 10/11/2008 8:45 PM |
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From what I understand yellow foamy vomit indicates the dog's tummy is empty. How often are they being fed?
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That's my baby girl, Bijou! She's a Toy Rat Terrier.
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/749214
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tinabug
Ratterific
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| 10/11/2008 8:49 PM |
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I feed them 3/4 cup food 2 times a day |
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Tammie
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| 10/11/2008 8:53 PM |
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You might try giving them 1/2 cup three times a day. They are still pups yes?
Are they puking at any particular time of day? Say in the early morning or late at night? |
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That's my baby girl, Bijou! She's a Toy Rat Terrier.
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/749214
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tinabug
Ratterific
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| 10/11/2008 8:56 PM |
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yes they are still pups, i was just doing what the vet says but I think I will try what you suggest do you think they may just need to eat more often? |
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Tammie
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| 10/11/2008 9:03 PM |
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Yes, try feeding them more often, not more, just more frequently. Make sure they get plenty to drink so they don't get dehydrated. The dizzy spell could be due to low blood sugar (lack of food) or dehydration.
I'm not a vet, so if you don't see a change within the next day or two consult your vet. Are your pups utd on vaccinations?
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That's my baby girl, Bijou! She's a Toy Rat Terrier.
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/749214
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tinabug
Ratterific
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| 10/11/2008 9:06 PM |
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i will try that first with the food, yes they are up to date my younger one goes in this month for his 4 month shots I make sure they get the shots because I don't want them to get sick. thank you for your advice if I don't see any change I will call my vet |
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Tammie
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| 10/11/2008 9:14 PM |
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Keep us posted to any changes.
I'm fairly certain they just need to eat more frequently though. Make sure you are feeding a high
quality food also.
Bijou has never vomited the yellow puke cause I leave some dry kibble out for her
24/7. It takes her days to empty her little bowl, but it is there if she gets hungry
between meals. Many don't believe in free feeding and I will probably stop once she
reaches maturity. |
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That's my baby girl, Bijou! She's a Toy Rat Terrier.
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/749214
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tinabug
Ratterific
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| 10/11/2008 11:04 PM |
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thanks again! I can't free feed because my one rat terrier doesn't know when to stop eating he gets kind of food aggressive when he is done with his food he tries to eat the other ones food so we are working with him to not go after the other dogs food |
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tiggarat
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| 10/12/2008 2:53 AM |
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what worries me is that they are both throwing up...is there any way that they might have gotten into anything? even certain kinds of mulch can cause problems if they ingest it. I hope that it's just that they need to eat more often...which is what throwing up bile usually means for dogs.
I hope they feel better soon. let us know what happens. |
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Lisabeth
furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie)
Buddy - gone but never forgotten.
"I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith |
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susannasmommy
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| 10/12/2008 3:54 AM |
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Hmmmm. Our min pin had 2 seizures when he was alive, and both of them were prefaced with a small, foamy barf session. Then he would just sort of fall over to the side. Neither of them lasted long, but I could tell he was sort of "out of it" for a little while after.
But if both of them are doing it, I'd definitely go to the vet. I can't imagine both of them having seizures that came on at about the same time, but stranger things have happened.
Have you put any flea/tick stuff on them lately? That could definitely cause it in both of them if they're sensitive to the stuff you're using. |
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Tammie
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| 10/12/2008 9:05 AM |
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Posted By tinabug on 10/11/2008 11:04 PM
thanks again! I can't free feed because my one rat terrier doesn't know when to stop eating he gets kind of food aggressive when he is done with his food he tries to eat the other ones food so we are working with him to not go after the other dogs food
Hey I understand, there are many good reasons NOT to free feed.
Bijou was so tiny when I got her, the vet said to feed her quite frequently or leave out some dry kibble and let her eat when she was hungry. With all my other dogs I fed three times a day when they were tiny pups, then at six months I switched over to twice a day and at one year they got fed once a day. These were all large breed dogs though.
Free feeding also makes it difficult to potty train, but luckily Bijou was already started on litter box training so I chose to continue with that without worrying she would need to go poo while I was gone.
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That's my baby girl, Bijou! She's a Toy Rat Terrier.
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/749214
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