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Hi, I have a small Chihuahua, about 9 years old. He`s been prone to vomitting on occassion over the last year, year and a half or so, and I`m concerned. I`ve taken him to a few different vets and they give him a fluid shot for dehydration and something for his nausea but that`s been it. He doesn`t do it often but maybe every few days or other week. Is this normal for his breed? I haven`t changed his food, and his overall behavior is fine, he`s not lethargic or anything. BTW I should also note that he was a rescue that we got from the Humane Society about 2 years ago, so I don`t know his history, but he`s been doing this almost since we`ve had him -- for example he threw up last Tuesday morning after our walk, he seemed fine otherwise, he threw up again in the middle of the night last night, but again he seemed fine otherwise and after we got up this morning he ate and drank and seemed normal.
Hi Doug...
Can you tell me more so that I can be of help to you?
When he vomits, what does it look like? Does it look like undigested food? Digested food? White foam? Yellow foam? And what would you say it smells like?
I can't understand why any of the "different" vets you took him to didn't do a full blood profile so as to look for certain conditions and diseases. Giving a 9 year old dog something for the nausea is nothing more than putting a bandaide on a problem.
In answer to your question, this is NOT normal for the breed.
Can you tell me what you're feeding him?
You can write me back with answers to my questions, but the VERY best thing you can do for this little dog is to get him to a reputable veterinarian who has experience with this breed and have him fully examined and have a full blood test run.
I look forward to hearing back from you if you decide to write again. I deeply respect you for wanting to check into this problem and find resolution for your little Chihuahua. You're very smart to check it out!
Jo Ann
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Expertise
I can answer most questions as they relate to health, behavior, new home adjustment, litter box training, new puppy care, fear aggression, separation anxiety, new vaccination protocols, medications to avoid, the latest developments in veterinary medicine, the most common medical problems seen in this breed and the effects of bad and irresponsible breeding. I can also speak to common personality traits of this breed due to vast experience with a great number of Chihuahuas and Chihuahua owners. I am not, however, a breeder of Chihuahuas and claim no experience in that area and DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH BREEDING -you need to check with a qualified veterinarian if you plan to breed your Chihuahua or if your Chihuahua is having problems with a pregnancy or you're having problems with pups that you bred - this is not the proper forum to address those issues and a delay in seeking proper medical treatment can have grave consequences for your dog.
Experience
Owner/Moderator for Chihuahua_Health_Behavior (since 8/04), Owner/Moderator for Chihuahualovers (since 4/04), Owner/Moderator for Chis-and-ToyDogs (since 2/07), Chihuahua owner for 10 years, current owner of three Chihuahuas, have done Chihuahua rescue and transport and have a deep love & respect for the breed. I also have dealt with allergies, broken legs, liver problems and other medical problems with this breed and have researched and consulted with some of the top experts in these areas. Additionally, I have done dog and cat rescue for 20 years which has exposed me to a variety of health and behavioral conditions which have become a part of my extensive knowledge.
Organizations
I ran the local Chihuahua Meetup group locally for a number of years.
I run Chihuahua_Health_Behavior@yahoogroups.com
Education/Credentials
Just my combined experience and research. I don't pretend to be something I'm not and will be honest and recommend veterinary care and proper diagnosis for medical conditions as needed and aid in the research for good, qualified veterinarians or holistic practioners who are familiar with this breed and the medical problems that are common to Chihuahuas.
Past/Present Clients
Too numerous to mention - all members of my Yahoo groups over the past five years
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