Q.My pup is vomiting it is sick? A.look at how and what it is vomiting. If your dog vomits once or twice and then seems its normal self, it is probably not serious. Some Non-serious causes overeating. dogs that eat their food to fast and immediately start running and playing(even puppies) are likely to vomit. This is not serious. if the vomit looks like non digested food, your dog ate too fast. Note that eating grass or other indigestible things is also a common cause of vomiting Q,What are the types of vomiting? A.Repeated vomiting: Its last meal is first vomited. Then a clear liquid. This suggests a stomach irritant. Grass, spoiled food, other indigestibles, infectious illnesses Sporadic vomiting: The dog vomits off and on, but not continuously. poor appetiteand listlessness may indicate an internal organ disorder, . a chronic illness, a heavy worm infestation, or diabetes.Vomiting blood: Fresh blood indicates a break in the mucus lining somewhere between the mouth and the upper small bowel causes are foreign bodies, tumors and ulcers. Material which looks like coffee grounds is old, partly digested blood -- the problem is somewhere in the stomach Vomiting blood is always serious and requires a trip to the vet. Fecal vomiting: If the vomit is foul and smells like feces, there is an obstruction somewhere in the intestinal tract. Blunt or penetrating abdominal trauma is another cause. The dog will become rapidly dehydrated with this type of vomiting and requires a vet Projectile vomiting: The vomit is forcefully expelled, sometimes for a distance of several feet. It is indicative of complete blockage in the upper gastrointestinal tract,Foreign bodies, hairballs,ulcers, tumors and strictures are possible causes Intracranial pressure can also cause projectile vomiting, brain tumor, encephalitis, and blood clots. Take the dog to the vet. Vomiting foreign objects: Includes bone splinters, rubber balls, (pieces of) toys, sticks and stones. Sometimes worms may want to have the vet do a x-ray scans to see if its all out, Emotional or Stress vomiting: Sometimes excited or upset dogs vomit Remove the dog from the stress. If it is something it will be near often like(Storms,You leaving for work,new baby,)you will have to train the dog to remain calm around the source. Motion sickness: Vomits in the car Most dogs will outgrow this problem by a year old. Q,Could my pet have worms,If so What kind,& what to look for? A.Kind of Worms Symptoms
roundworms | pot belly, dull coat, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of weight
hookworms | anemia, diarrhea, bloody stools (esp. puppies)
tapeworms | "rice" on anal area or in stools, possible diarrhea/vomiting
whipworms | loss of weight, some diarrhea, difficult to detect
threadworms | profuse watery diarrhea, lung infection symptoms (esp. puppies)
Q,How can I Prevent worms
A.The best way is to make sure to use worm prevention(Nemex-2)If you do have a kennel, A water tight surface that can be hosed down is best; Remove stools from pens daily. Lawns should be kept short and watered only when necessary. Remove stools from the yard daily. Control fleas, lice, and rodents, as all these pests can be intermediate hosts for tapeworms Do not let your dog roam, as it may ingest tainted meat. Any meat fed to your dog must be thoroughly cooked. Most puppies have worms, as some immunity to worms only comes after six months of ages and the mother will infect them with her worm larvae. Puppies should be wormed at 2-3 weeks and again at 4-6 weeks. You should be especially careful of worms while your puppy is still growing; a bad case of worms can seriously interfere with its development. Bring fresh fecal samples in to the vet A.To check if your pet has fleas, part its hair and look for: Small bits of brown "dust," attached to the fur itself. The fleas excrete digested blood. See if the dust dissolves into a red liquid upon contact with a wet paper towel,Skin Irritation: flea bites or scratching and biting may leave red, irritated skin, and even bald patches in bad cases.Small, fast moving brown shapes are fleas. Q,Is flea spray safe for my pet? A.The safest way is to get it from your vet most if not all over the counter sprays are very harmful and should not be used on young pets,or mommys to be, If you like this page or found it helpful please vote for it at http://www.topsitelists.com/topsites.cgi?ID=149&user=genesower&area=start
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