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Animal Health – General (Expert Forum)
My dog is throwing up and whining
Answered by
Krista L Gibson, D.V.M. - General Veterinary Practice
Animal Medical Services
This forum is for general pet health questions, such as questions about medications, parasites, vaccines, infectious diseases, breed specific and genetic problems.
My dog is throwing up and whining
by arcticrose, Jun 24, 2009 11:30PM
My dog just started throwing up a yellowy brown fluid and is whining. He doesn't have any injuries, we don't believe he got into anything but he's whining like he has cramps or something wrong internally - What do I do???
Type of Animal
:
dog
Age of Animal
:
nineteen months
Sex of Animal
:
Male
Breed of Animal
:
samoyed
Last date your pet was examined by a vet?
:
March 24, 2009
City
:
yellowknife
State/Province
:
nt
Country
:
canada
Doctor's Answer
by Krista L Gibson, D.V.M., Jun 25, 2009 03:59PM
, Jun 25, 2009 03:59PMTo: arcticrose
Best thing I can suggest for you right now is to take your dog to the veterinarian, and soon!
Puppies and young adult dogs are notorious for eating things they shouldn't, and those things (socks, rocks, balls, toys, clothing, towels, etc...) can cause intestinal obstructions, which can, in turn, cause serious illness or even death if left untreated. Of course, you might be dealing with something far more benign like just an upset stomach or intestinal parasites, but since your young dog is exhibiting signs of serious discomfort, better safe than sorry!
Intestinal obstruction and intestinal foreign bodies can often be diagnosed with an xray, but not always. Some things, like wood chips for example, aren't visible on a plain films and may require some other testing, such as a barium series, to diagnose. Surgical removal of the offending object is often necessary, but if diagnosed and treated quickly, most dogs will recover well.
Of course, other possibilities include intestinal parasites, gastritis/enteritis, or dietary indescretion, so routine bloodwork and a stool sample may be in order as well. Bottom line is your vet can help you get to the bottom of it, and hopefully, get your guy some relief soon!
Good luck!
Puppies and young adult dogs are notorious for eating things they shouldn't, and those things (socks, rocks, balls, toys, clothing, towels, etc...) can cause intestinal obstructions, which can, in turn, cause serious illness or even death if left untreated. Of course, you might be dealing with something far more benign like just an upset stomach or intestinal parasites, but since your young dog is exhibiting signs of serious discomfort, better safe than sorry!
Intestinal obstruction and intestinal foreign bodies can often be diagnosed with an xray, but not always. Some things, like wood chips for example, aren't visible on a plain films and may require some other testing, such as a barium series, to diagnose. Surgical removal of the offending object is often necessary, but if diagnosed and treated quickly, most dogs will recover well.
Of course, other possibilities include intestinal parasites, gastritis/enteritis, or dietary indescretion, so routine bloodwork and a stool sample may be in order as well. Bottom line is your vet can help you get to the bottom of it, and hopefully, get your guy some relief soon!
Good luck!
