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I have a 12 lb 2 yr old female chihuauh/pekinese mix..she ...

Sent to Pet Experts February 19, 2006 2:57 p.m.

I have a 12 lb 2 yr old female chihuauh/pekinese mix..she was real restless all night (didnt sleep) which is highly unusual for her..she has had a sensitive stomach w/ vomitting in past..has been treated for that w/ success..no vomitting this time..but we can see her shaking at times..no bowel movement today..she is active today..not her wholeself..but close..I am guessing something I gave her yesterday.(scrambled eggs from a sandwich I ordered and some licks of coffee from my latte...didnt settle right.my vet is full today and deosnt seem like emergency, but is there anything I can give her for stomach..or should I...I ve heard like 1/2 tagamet sometimes works ?

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Age: 2; Female; Breed: chihuahua/pekinese mix

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nothing..she ate small amt of soft Iams this morning

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Status: Closed Value: $10

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February 19, 2006 3:06 p.m. (9 minutes and 44 seconds later)

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Pepcid is probably a better choice. The typical dose administered is 0.25 to 0.5 mg per pound (0.5 to 1.0 mg/kg) every 12 to 24 hours.

I would also switch her over to a bland diet of only boiled chicken and white rice to sooth the stomach. This sits much easier than dog food.

Try to avoid lattes in the future!

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