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My 13 1/2 year old Rott has been throwing up large ammounts ...

Sent to Pet Experts April 14, 2006 6:15 p.m.

My 13 1/2 year old Rott has been throwing up large ammounts of a clear, very jelly like mass 3 or 4 times a day, usually after eating. My vet told me it was because of his age???

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Breed: Rottwiller

Already Tried:
changed diet to warm rice w/2 oz. of canned food twice a day,

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April 14, 2006 7:12 p.m. (56 minutes and 44 seconds later)

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How is he doing with the new diet? Still vomiting?

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Reply to Tammy Falkner
Sent April 15, 2006 1:01 a.m. (5 hours and 49 minutes later)

Yes, he is all that I have left and don't want him to be uncomfortable or in pain

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April 15, 2006 12:06 p.m. (11 hours and 4 minutes later)

What kind of canned food are you feeding?

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Sent April 16, 2006 8:25 p.m. (1 day and 8 hours later)

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answer to what canned food I am feeding my Rott,
Mighty Dog ground variety, 2 0z.with 3/4 cup warm white rice twice daily

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April 16, 2006 8:33 p.m. (7 minutes and 42 seconds later)

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I would go ahead and switch him over to a diet of only boiled chicken and white rice or cottage cheese. Both of these are bland and they will help to settle the stomach. Feed only this. No dog food, treats, or anything else.

Then see your vet (or a different one!) for an exam. I don't believe that this is because of age. There is always a cause, even with issues that are age related.

Some ideas might be pancreatic insufficiencies or any number of other causes.

Let me know if you want to discuss this more.

Tammy F. -- Pet Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 5042 Pet Accepts
15+ years-Pet care, Veterinary shelter medicine and infectious disease, Behavior training, Rescue

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