..she hasn't been herself for about 4 days, isn't finishing her whole supper, kind of lethargic. Last night, wouldn't touch dinner, drank a ton of water and then vomited a lot, looked like a lot of brown rice from pervious meal. Very quiet last night after that, won't even look at food and has thrown up the water she drank this morning. Sleeping now....thoughts? TIA!

Is she a junk eater? Is she pooping?

..she hasn't been herself for about 4 days, isn't finishing her whole supper, kind of lethargic. Last night, wouldn't touch dinner, drank a ton of water and then vomited a lot, looked like a lot of brown rice from pervious meal. Very quiet last night after that, won't even look at food and has thrown up the water she drank this morning. Sleeping now....thoughts? TIA!

How old is she?
Is she running a temp: fever?
How hydrated is she? ( with the throwing up, I would be concerned about keeping her hydrated).

Did she actually have brown rice for dinner?
If not, could be digested blood, which could mean she is bleeding somewhere...(folks with ulcers will relate to this: vomiting digested blood...ie: brown stuff)

I would call you vet in the am....this going on for 4+ days is not good for anyone....dogs included.


I would be concerned about hydration first and calories second.

Keep us posted!
:hugs:

How old is she? 10Is she running a temp: fever?doesn't seem hot
How hydrated is she? ( with the throwing up, I would be concerned about keeping her hydrated).

Did she actually have brown rice for dinner?yes
If not, could be digested blood, which could mean she is bleeding somewhere...(folks with ulcers will relate to this: vomiting digested blood...ie: brown stuff)

I would call you vet in the am....this going on for 4+ days is not good for anyone....dogs included.she just started getting sick last night, just wasn't herself before that. i plan on the vet first thing!

I would be concerned about hydration first and calories second. should I let her drink as much as she wants. How can I hydrate her without ther throwing up?

Keep us posted!:hugs:


She's not interested in eating at all this morning.

I'd be concerned about an intestinal blockage..that's what I asked if she is a junk eater and if she is pooping.

How's her color? Look at her gums... You can check for dehydration by pinching/pulling the skin at her scruff to see if it goes back into place quickly. If it doesn't, that can be an indication of dehydration.

You should also check her temp. Normal is about 100 - 102 (give or a take).

I'd be concerned about an intestinal blockage..that's what I asked if she is a junk eater and if she is pooping.

How's her color? Look at her gums... You can check for dehydration by pinching/pulling the skin at her scruff to see if it goes back into place quickly. If it doesn't, that can be an indication of dehydration.

You should also check her temp. Normal is about 100 - 102 (give or a take).


First, thanks to everyone for concern and help.

Gum color is good, scruff goes right back. She doesn't eat junk, but I do make food for her, brown rice, vegetables and a little chicken. She gets a couple of biscuits when I leave in the morning and day before yesterday, they were still on the kitchen floor when I got home, that was the first real sign anything was wrong. Last night, tail was tucked after she got sick, but up and wagging when she woke me at 7 am. She seemed better this morning until she threw all that water back up. I hate to admit this, but we don't own a thermometer.

First, thanks to everyone for concern and help.

Gum color is good, scruff goes right back. She doesn't eat junk, but I do make food for her Brown rice, vegetables and a little chicken. She gets a couple of biscuits when I leave in the morning and ay before yesterday, they were still on the kitchen floor when I got home, that was the first real sign anything was wrong. Last night, tail was tucked afeter she got sick, but up and wagging when she woke me at 7 am. She seemed better this morning until she threw all that water back up. I hate to admit this, but we don't own a thermometer.

When I said "junk" I meant sticks, rocks, socks...that type of thing.

Dogs do get "bugs" just like humans. Typically you should withhold food and water for 24 hours after the last barf or diarrhea. Give her ice cubes for water but just let her lick them. Then start her back on rice...then chicken..for a day or so and if all's well start back on her regular food.

This is assuming she's just got a bug. Given her age, I'd have her checked out.

Good luck. :yay:

When I said "junk" I meant sticks, rocks, socks...that type of thing.

Dogs do get "bugs" just like humans. Typically you should withhold food and water for 24 hours after the last barf or diarrhea. Give her ice cubes for water but just let her lick them. Then start her back on rice...then chicken..for a day or so and if all's well start back on her regular food.

This is assuming she's just got a bug. Given her age, I'd have her checked out.

Good luck. :yay:

No, not a junk eater in that way. I worked last night, so no halloween candy in the house.

I just took her water up... she walked the yard for a few minutes, but didn't do anything.

I'm still going to call the evt in the morning, unless she seems A LOT better. She's up and around a little more now, thanks so much!

No, not a junk eater in that way. I worked last night, so no halloween candy in the house.

I just took her water up... she walked the yard for a few minutes, but didn't do anything.

I'm still going to call the evt in the morning, unless she seems A LOT better. She's up and around a little more now, thanks so much!

she needs a vet check. I'm sure if she's throwing up and not eating, she's dehydrated and that's a big deal for any recovery of illness. I would have taken her yesterday or even thursday. Don't end up kicking yourself for not taking her in. The peace of mind and knowing you are doing all you can to help her is so worth it. good luck. Let us know how it goes.

I would make an appt. at the vet (or clinic) asap. Sadly, one of my passed this morning from the flu that was passed on from my dad. Better safe than sorry. :( Hope your baby feels better soon!

Thank you...I'm so sorry to hear of you loss.

I would make an appt. at the vet (or clinic) asap. Sadly, one of my passed this morning from the flu that was passed on from my dad. Better safe than sorry. :( Hope your baby feels better soon!

I am sorry for your loss.

So sorry - My Rottie was acting like he wasn't feeling well for a few days and I made an appt with the vet but he died that morning before the vet appt. I took his body to the vet who said he was jaundiced. Death can come pretty fast, so next time I have an ill pet, I'll not wait as long to get to the vet, that's for sure.

This afternoon, we said goodbye to Jack. Thanks for all the kind suggestions everyone. I had forgotten how a broken heart feels.

This afternoon, we said goodbye to Jack. Thanks for all the kind suggestions everyone. I had forgotten how a broken heart feels.

Damn ,....I am so sorry.....:bawl:.....we are here for support......:huggy:

This afternoon, we said goodbye to Jack. Thanks for all the kind suggestions everyone. I had forgotten how a broken heart feels.

Wow, I'm sorry to hear that.:bawl:

Is Jack the girl that you were worried about?
Did you find out what was wrong?

We have beagles and the ONLY time one of them decided to refuse food and acted lethargic, was when our beagle x doxie had Pyometra. It was awful. I have never before or since seen her refuse to move or to eat or drink. She laid in her favorite spot with her tail tucked under. I absolutly knew something was wrong and took her the the 24hr vet in waldorf. They saved her life. COST US LIKE $1500.00 to have an emergency spay.

And as Bob Barker has said for years, “spay and neuter your pets.":whistle:

Wow, I'm sorry to hear that.:bawl:

Is Jack the girl that you were worried about?
Did you find out what was wrong?

We have beagles and the ONLY time one of them decided to refuse food and acted lethargic, was when our beagle x doxie had Pyometra. It was awful. I have never before or since seen her refuse to move or to eat or drink. She laid in her favorite spot with her tail tucked under. I absolutly knew something was wrong and took her the the 24hr vet in waldorf. They saved her life. COST US LIKE $1500.00 to have an emergency spay.

And as Bob Barker has said for years, “spay and neuter your pets.":whistle:

Yes, she was the one...It turned out to be a number of things, but mostly her liver. Rick stayed with her to the end and I can't even imagine how that felt. We have a lot of healing to do, but I sooooo appreciate all the kindness on these boards. This is a true animal community.

remax sorry to hear about your loss today. Here is a hug for you and rick. if you need to talk feel free to pm me and we can :).

This afternoon, we said goodbye to Jack. Thanks for all the kind suggestions everyone. I had forgotten how a broken heart feels.

Oh, Remax....I am so sorry to read this sad news...At least Jack had a long time with you and you have tons of memories to help your pain and grief.
Will you post a picture of Jack when you have time?
Again, I am so very sorry...:hugs: to your family and for Jack.

I am very sorry for your loss.

:huggy: for Remax, Rick and your :angel: Jack

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:frown: How sad. Sorry to hear about your pup. :huggy:

Sorry for your loss, Remax. She was a very lucky dog for these past nine years, to have you and Rick for "parents".

And a special :huggy: to you for being such a professional last night, despite your pain and anguish.

Just now seeing this thread. Sorry for your loss Remax. :huggy:

This afternoon, we said goodbye to Jack. Thanks for all the kind suggestions everyone. I had forgotten how a broken heart feels.

Aww, I'm sorry to hear about your pup :huggy:

This afternoon, we said goodbye to Jack. Thanks for all the kind suggestions everyone. I had forgotten how a broken heart feels.

:huggy: Sorry for your loss but good for you for being able to make that very difficult decision. To many people know their pet is in pain and for their own selfish reasons, prolong it since they don't want to say goodbye. We are all here for you if you need anything.

Yes, she was the one...It turned out to be a number of things, but mostly her liver.Damn, that's a bummer. So sorry to read that, remax. I had a cat who passed a few years ago from a heart condition that appeared as suddenly; you'll never forget them. :huggy:

:huggy: Remax and Rick. :bawl:

:huggy: Sorry for your loss but good for you for being able to make that very difficult decision. To many people know their pet is in pain and for their own selfish reasons, prolong it since they don't want to say goodbye. We are all here for you if you need anything.

My husband knows a guy who is doing that to his dog. Poor dog has a softball size tumor on her side that bleeding and the stupid guy won't do the decent thing and end her misery. I wonder if I call A/C on him if they can "force" him to do it??? That has to be labeled animal cruelty even though the reasons behind it isn't meant to be cruel.

I'm so sorry :(

oh Remax, I'm so sorry for your loss, they are never here long enough.

Wow what a sad story about that pit. I am in the process of putting together a website to allow individuals to list their pets to re-home them to keep them out of shelters. It will be similar to Petfinder, only this site will be for NON-shelter & NON-rescue people. I want the website to be free-of-charge also - so I'll need to enlist the help of corporate sponsors and donations to cover the operating expenses.

I've already bought the domain name (CritterConnections.org ) but am seeking someone who knows how to setup that type of database to manage the information.

>>>> When surrendering your pet to some Humane Societies and county shelter's please read the fine print of the form's you are requested to sign - read Cinabun's story.

Sorry for your loss, Remax. She was a very lucky dog for these past nine years, to have you and Rick for "parents".

And a special :huggy: to you for being such a professional last night, despite your pain and anguish.

You are just plain AWESOME....

Many of the people I've met on here are inspiring, even more so when it comes to animals....you've all taught me a lot.

And I am constantly proud to call you my friends.

Nothing hurts worse then the lose of our furry friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you.



This afternoon, we said goodbye to Jack. Thanks for all the kind suggestions everyone. I had forgotten how a broken heart feels.

:huggy: :flowers: So sorry Remax....

I am sorry for your loss Remax and Rick.

Nothing hurts worse then the lose of our furry friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I have to disagree with you, there are alot of things that hurt worse than losing our furry friends, but losing them ranks pretty high.

Remax/Rick, I'm sorry for your loss. My pets have always been apart of my family and I miss them terribly when they pass. I'm glad Jack got to share your family. :huggy:

:huggy:

I am so sorry. It is never an easy thing to lose a pet. They are part of your family. I hope you can find the comfort your heart needs in the memories you have of her.

I am very sorry for your loss! :huggy: