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Hello, my mini rat terrier, Maggie, is about 4 years old and has been constantly throwing up every few hours. In our toilet we have gel stick on cleaning soap, and she only drinks cold fresh water, so she starts drinking out of there and there she goes throwing up. She refuses to drink out of the bowl the other 2 dogs use, and it is a huge supply of cold fresh water. Why will she only drink out of the toilet bowl? I close the toilet lids, but she is so intelligent that she lifts it up with her snout. I also closed the door, but all the dogs push it open. How can I make her stop? Should  just stop using the gel soaps? How can i get her to drink out of the bowl my other dogs drink out of? Any help?

Answer
Yes, stop using the gel sticks.
If she has been vomiting every few hours she may become dehydrated and should be seen by a veterinary clinic.

Let her drink out of the toilet bowl and just keep it clean without using chemicals.

There are, I believe, some toilet seat locks to keep children out of the toilet.

If you would be interested in some ideas to keep your dogs healthy - check out my site, ChristinaChambreau.com, specially the early warning signs section.

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I can give you the holistic approach to any problem in any species, though mostly I work with dogs and cats. Depending on the condition and the type of animal, I will be able to give very specific treatment suggestions such as what flower essences, homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplements, diet changes, lifestyle changes or herbs that may be helpful - not drugs. I can also suggest where you can go for further education or to find a specialist in a specific holistic field. I can help you understand why your animal is ill and what improvements can be expected. I do not check messages more than every one to two days, so PLEASE DO NOT ask about EMERGENCIES - call your local veterinarian. I cannot diagnose your animal. I cannot prescribe specific treatments. I am no longer very current with conventional treatments, so cannot answer questions on those. I am not an expert on birds or small critters. I will give you helpful connections about hose species.

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I graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980 and began using homeopathy in my practice after a client introduced me to it. By 1988 I was using exclusively holistic treatments. I began lecturing in 1987 and have spoken at veterinary conferences, health food stores, people's homes, churches, veterinary college conferences - anywhere people want to learn more about keeping their animals healthy.

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Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (I helped found this one) American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association National Center for Homeopathy American Veterinary Medical Association

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I have written in many magazines, journals and newspapers. A few include Bark Magazine; Journal of the AHVMA; Baltimore Dog Magazine; Whole Dog Journal; Tiger Tribe; Wolf Clan. I have also been frequently interveiwed on radio and TV.

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Certified Veterinary Homeopath (CVH)

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