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About Jana Connell RVT, CVT
Expertise
PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING TO ME: I am NOT a vet and do NOT diagnose diseases. That is only for a licensed Veterinarian to do. I will give you suggestions and steer you toward calling your vet for help. You can call the vet's office and talk to the technician there or the vet at times. Don't be afraid to call them! If you have a serious issue with your pet please post it to one of the veterinarians in here- I will tell you the same thing in my answer. IF your pet is injured or in an emergency situation, CALL YOUR VET- Do not wait and post in here. Just call the vet's office and get them in to see the vet right away. Critical treatment time is lost if you seek answers here when you should have your precious pet at the vets!! Don't sit at home waiting for an answer when your pet is critically ill or injured!! I can answer most questions about small animal and wildlife care as well as small animal nutrition. I can also answer questions about all phases of dental care for small animals. I DO NOT do birds (unless it is wildlife or songbirds) or HAMSTERS/GERBILS/CHINS/GUINEA PIGS/REPTILES/FROGS/RABBITS/PET BIRDS OF ANY KIND so please submit these questions to the appropriate sections. I, as well as other experts in here, do NOT do homework questions- that is for YOU to do! Please respect these rules for all of us. Thanks!

Experience
I have over 35 years experience in the field of veterinary medicine. I specialized in small animals and did wildlife rehab for over 25 years, mostly raptors, squirrels and opossums. I am a Small Animal Nutritional Consultant with 6 certificates from Hills Pet Foods, CNM and Purina. I also specialized in Small Animal Dentistry which is a field I truly love.

Organizations
Audubon,World Wildlife Federation, American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians.

Education/Credentials
Licensed with California and Oregon, RVT and CVT. Certified Veterinary Dental Technician Have over 500 logged hours of Continuing Education Credits(that means I keep up to date!).

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Ask the Veterinarian - pitbull puppy is sick

Expert: Jana Connell RVT, CVT - 11/3/2009

Question
my 11 month old pitbull puppy has been lethargic for 2 days now. HE has been throwing up greenish yellow fluids after he drinks water. he won't eat and goes back to bed after drinking water and just looks sad.I am unemployed and do not have much money but I need to help him should I take him to a vet?

Answer
Two days is long enough for this poor guy. Vomiting yellow is an indication that his liver and pancreas are inflamed- and that is not good. He does need to see a vet. He could have pancreatitis and if left untreated it can be fatal.

He must have eaten something he shouldn't have and you know how puppies are. They get into everything. I know it's hard with low cash but there is care-credit which you can get at most vets offices. Or get him some pet-insurance afterward.

But he needs some antibiotics and other supportive care for this. He looks sad because he is in lot of pain.
Please call the vet as soon as you can.

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