puppy sick please help!!!!!???? so worried

[ladyheart21]

my dog is a 5 month puppy half shih tzu half dashund. she had diarrhea shes vomiting like saliva mixed with food. she dont have as much energy as normal and is hardly eating. she likes to chew on things and messes around in the yard eating grass n leaves. I dont have money to take her to the vet but i love my dog so much n need her to get better. what can i do at home to make her better? please help

[ladyheart21]

all ur responses were very helpful n thank u all so much ill comment again as she starts to get better. :)

[littlebit667]

Wonderful news!  Let us know how it goes!

[tonyb286]

That's great news. Well done for finding them. Please let us know how you get on at the vet college. Tony

[ladyheart21]

yes she has her shots i just called around seeing if there is a place that i can afford to go to and i found one. A college teaching veterinary skills agreed to look at her for a low fee so if anyone else who is having this problem should read this in the future i suggest you check it out in ur area. thank u both for your help.

[littlebit667]

She may have parvo..you have to get her to a vet...parvo is often fatal if not treated.  I hope you can find a way to help her.  If you google vet help, you might find a program that can help.  We have one in my hometown that supports families who can't afford vet care.  It is called Bella Foundation.  perhaps there is one in your town.  Check facebook if you are a member as one other option.  Good luck.

http://parvosymptoms.net/

[tonyb286]

Has your puppy had its vaccinations? Have you taken your puppy out for a walk (without it having its vaccinations) or brought it into contact with other dogs? The latter is very dangerous until the vaccination period is complete, as they can contract parvovirus, which is often fatal. Your puppy must be checked by a vet. I understand you don't have much money, but quite frankly, you are going to incur expenses having a dog and having routine checks, annual vaccinations and occasional treatments from a vet are all part of being a responsible dog owner. Don't let your puppy eat grass or leaves, as they might have contaminants such as weedkiller and other chemicals on them - and some plants are toxic to dogs and cats. If you can't afford to go to a vet, look for charitable dog treatment centres (in the UK there is the PDSA, not sure what is available in the USA but I'm sure there must be an equivalent).