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my dog has not eaten for two days. He is shaking and not ...
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my dog has not eaten for two days. He is shaking and not barking. This morning he drank some water and threw up yellow fluid.

 

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Age: 7; Male; Breed: WEIMERINER

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July 17 8:19 AM (20 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
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Hi there. What you are describing is him bringing up something called 'bile' that is secreted by the stomach. If he hasn't eaten, yet is vomiting, this is not a good sign. If he can't keep oral fluids down then he needs to see a vet today. The key to getting water to stay down when the stomach is inflamed is to offer very small amounts frequently, so 2tbsp every 15-20mins, any more may stretch the stomach and cause vomiting.You can add 1tsp sugar or glucose, a pinch of salt and a pinch of bicarb to a pint of water as a rehydration supplement. I would worry that the shaking is due to either a lack of glucose(sugar) in his system, or dehydration. You should ring the vet and get an appointment as soon as possible in case he has a blockage somewhere in his intestinal tract, or a nasty infection. In the mean time keep him warm and offer the small amounts of fluid, often.

Andrea




I am a practising veterinary surgeon in the UK. I will do my very best to help you online, but this cannot substitute being seen by your own vet.
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