My dog has been vomitting a lot over the last month or so (puked 3 times just now, 6 times tuesday #-o ). First off, don't say i need to get her to the vet, my parents said no and i am probably going to take her in a few days anyway, so please don't point out the obvious :anxious:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When she pukes it is mostly watery, sometimes with bits of food, rarely yellow foam, and sometimes with a white substance at the top that is kind of like egg yolk. She usually pukes in the evening to early morning (tuesday she puked 6 times from 1 am to 2:30 am). Before she pukes she drinks A LOT of water (i try to monitor it but alas), and she drinks a lot of water through out the day. After she pukes she tries to eat it and tries to bite me when i pick it up (shes old and generally senile). She doesn't have diarea (sp).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We don't feed her dog food, we feed her "human" food 2 - 3 times a day, though lately at noon only. We also give her milkbone dog biscuits when ever she wants one, she won't eat regular dog food anyway. She is a 16 year old maltese.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If anyone knows what she has (i think its intestinal worms) please post, or if you need specific info tell me. Also if anyone knows GOOD vets in Winnipeg.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you in advance

I do think your right on the worms, probably from a piece of meat or something you gave her... Dog food would've been the best thing for her from the start though. If you added some of those little gravy packets or something, I'd bet she'd eat it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 years old though, she's probably getting ready for, well yeah...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My dog passed away in July, had a stroke. Died in 6 hours after the stroke. :cry:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, I suggest cutting down on the wet foods, and slow up on the milkbone biscuits too. Also, maybe try getting one of those automated water dispensers, where you can control the water levels?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope she gets better!

I had about the same deal with an old dog of mine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She had already had 1 litter of puppies and got pregnant again. She had the second litter and all was well. About a week after having the puppies my mom noticed she would stop eating, stop feeding her puppies and just lay in her doghouse all day. My dad had also notice she would puke once or twice a day, really rather gross.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One day after school I got a call from my mom to come with her to the vet, I thought, "Ok, she's sick but she'll be fine" we had her checked out, she was still lactating so she could feed the puppies but refused to do so. She stayed at the vet for about a week or two and we had to feed the puppies with little bottles, fun but hard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After those two or so weeks, we got a call from the vet saying she was very sick, and all those times she was puking, she was puking out her guts, literally. She had a liver failure I think, something like that, we were suprised her puppies came out fine. About 6 little healthy puppies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had the vet put her down about a week later, what's happening to your dog sounds like what happened to mine, but it could be completely different. Since you think its worms, it might be, I have no clue what could possibly make a dog throw up mutiple times in a day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The best of luck to you and your dog.

Tell me if I'm wrong, but the fact that your parents are saying no to taking your Dog to the vet, who definitely needs to take a trip there, is saying that they are sick of the dog and want it to leave the earth and ascend into doggy heaven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'd get your dog there as soon as possible. And just monitor all is behavior including water intake, food, vomiting, excrement etc. up until you take it to the vet so that you can tell your vet as much as possible about your dogs situation.

Thanks, I'll try some of those, but other than the puking she doesn't seem to be slowing down :) I'm going to bed for tonight, hope i have some replies in the morning

 

 

 

Edit: Yes, our parents do want us to put her down but i refuse to until i know what is wrong and if she is suffering

Don't try and limit her water intake. If she needs to vomit and drinking water will help her bring it up, as far as I know though there is a small chance I'm wrong about this, that's what you need to let her do. It's better than it all staying inside her.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also a friend of mine had a dog who was about 16 and having similar problems and had an illness. They went on a holiday (with the dog) to the far countryside away from all the pollution and noise and cars and everything... and voila within two weeks the dog was back to normal. So maybe talk to your parents and see about going for a unstressful short holiday in the middle of nowhere. However I know my own dog would hate that as she can't stand being away from home! So I think it depends on what she's like. Try and keep her happy, be gentle with her. (which I'm sure you are already)

 

 

 

Meh... take her to the vet's... ASAP otherwise I can't suggest anything. Good luck, I hope she's ok!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also on a side note what on earth don't your parents want the dog to go to the vet's? That's just absurd.

Please take the dog to the vets NOW!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It could be anything. I doubt anyone on here is qualified to diagnose.

I'm going to monitor her overthis weekend to get as much info i possibly can, then find a GOOD vet and probably go monday. Still, any info would be appreciated

You're dog has to die eventually, and now sounds like the time. Sorry, but it has to die eventually. To quote a Kansas song "Don't hang on. Nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky."

I don't think its her time, shes just a little sick and probably can be fixed and live some more years :P

Special nutrition for special needs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decreased Immune System Function

 

 

 

Throughout a dog or cat's life, a process called peroxidation occurs. Peroxidation is a normal process that the body uses to destroy cells that outlive their usefulness and kill germs, parasites, etc. but also can destroy or damage healthy cells. As a dog or cat ages, the damage caused by peroxidation accumulates which, in turn, increases the risk of certain problems, such as infections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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More Frequent Intestinal Problems

 

 

 

Older dogs and cats may have higher numbers of unfavorable bacteria and lower numbers of beneficial bacteria in their intestines, which can result in clincal signs of gastrointestinal problems (e.g., diarrhea).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feeding a diet containing fructooligosaccharides (FOS) - a unique fiber source that helps nutritionally maintain healthy intestinal bacterial populations - promotes growth of beneficial bacteria. Beet pulp, a moderably fermentable fiber source, also helps maintain intestinal health by providing energy for the cells lining the intestine and promoting small, firm stools.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even though your dog doesn't like normal dog food. There are alternate food that could help your dog. Iams and Purina offer great canned dog foods that are great for mature dogs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A recommendation:

 

 

 

http://us.iams.com/iams/en_US/jsp/IAMS_ ... D=103925#2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think it would be best to use a canned dog food, there are many different varieties of flavors (eg. chicken, beef with gravy sauces)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If I was you, I would do some research on the symptoms of your dog and, research special foods that may aid in his recovery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even though it goes without saying, you can't do anything better than going to a professional vet ASAP!

You're dog has to die eventually, and now sounds like the time. Sorry, but it has to die eventually. To quote a Kansas song "Don't hang on. Nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next time your mother or father catches a cold or the flu, remember what you just said.

I've done a ton of looking for what might be the problem but so many sicknesses have some fo the symptoms she has and a lot of the ones she doesnt. My guess is she has worms, which i pray she does because they are easy to get rid of, but yes i will try the dog food you said, thank you very much :D

 

 

 

Edit: although i'm curious as to how soon i can see results and how many times i should feed her, probably won't see any improvement before the vet :oops:

 

You're dog has to die eventually, and now sounds like the time. Sorry, but it has to die eventually. To quote a Kansas song "Don't hang on. Nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next time your mother or father catches a cold or the flu, remember what you just said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm not trying to be mean, it's the truth. Face it.

 

 

 

If your mother or father is 90 years old (Which relates to his dog being 16 because that is very old for a dog) and they get pneumonia or any other disease you could expect them to die.

If my dog dies of natural cause i'm fine with that, but if we put her down then it would be like giving a needle to the above mother/father in the example to kill them, even though it is possible for them to recover and live longer :wall: And atleast they would know they were going to die, with putting down a dog its just like...oh good morning, here's your breakfast, oh and we're killing you today

 

 

You're dog has to die eventually, and now sounds like the time. Sorry, but it has to die eventually. To quote a Kansas song "Don't hang on. Nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next time your mother or father catches a cold or the flu, remember what you just said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm not trying to be mean, it's the truth. Face it.

 

 

 

If your mother or father is 90 years old (Which relates to his dog being 16 because that is very old for a dog) and they get pneumonia or any other disease you could expect them to die.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No, no, no, it would be more analogically correct to say its like your mother being 90, and she still does housework all the time, goes for daily walks, seems happy and healthy, and then she gets a stomach virus and throws up quite a bit. Shes still awake and everything but you decides even though shes comparatively healthy it would be best to have her killed.

 

 

 

You're dog has to die eventually, and now sounds like the time. Sorry, but it has to die eventually. To quote a Kansas song "Don't hang on. Nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next time your mother or father catches a cold or the flu, remember what you just said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm not trying to be mean, it's the truth. Face it.

 

 

 

If your mother or father is 90 years old (Which relates to his dog being 16 because that is very old for a dog) and they get pneumonia or any other disease you could expect them to die.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No, no, no, it would be more analogically correct to say its like your mother being 90, and she still does housework all the time, goes for daily walks, seems happy and healthy, and then she gets a stomach virus and throws up quite a bit. Shes still awake and everything but you decides even though shes comparatively healthy it would be best to have her killed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Except people will go to greater lenghts to save a human over a dog.

 

 

 

Except people will go to greater lenghts to save a human over a dog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thats all the doctor's dedication and the people's affection for the animal.

 

 

 

Some people only have their pets, they become siblings/best friends/ children to people, and they would do whatever they could for them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Because you see a dog as a stupid pointless beast not worth really saving because it got old and its time to exchange for a new one, like its an old toy that needs to be updated, doesnt mean others do.

 

 

 

Because you see a dog as a stupid pointless beast not worth really saving because it got old and its time to exchange for a new one, like its an old toy that needs to be updated, doesnt mean others do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where exactly did I say that?

supermonk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Someone says they need help and asks if anyone has had experience with their pets and mght know what his has, and you say just put it down.

You two need to calm down...

Despaxes I think what SuperMonk is trying to say is that Dog's don't live forever and Vets can't save a sick dog all the time. He's not saying that no one loves his dog and it should die, just that it may be on its last legs.

I would say shoot it but that would be insensitive. So I won't.

I would say shoot it but that would be insensitive. So I won't.

 

 

 

Shoot, that sure is old fashioned :lol:

Despaxes I think what SuperMonk is trying to say is that Dog's don't live forever and Vets can't save a sick dog all the time. He's not saying that no one loves his dog and it should die, just that it may be on its last legs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And i responded saying people dont live forever, so next time a loved one gets sick, should they be put down? Doctor's cant always save people either.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was just putting it into perspective.