My Shih Tzu with liver disease is vomiting. Should I go to ER?

It sounds as Shawndee is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better. if the vet thinks it is more serious she will need a blood test and possibly an ultrasound in order to find out what is wrong.

I recommend taking Poppy into an ER clinic. It sounds like she is getting dehydrated and likely needs fluids and other medication to make her feel better. She could have a stomach infection, pancreas issues or even kidney problems. Some cases need lab tests, some xrays, others both, to find out exactly what is wrong. Once the veterinarian diagnoses Poppy they can review a treatment plan to help her feel better.

Poor Takumi. If you tried offering him chicken and he won't eat, that tells me he is quite sick and cannot be treated at home. He needs to see a vet immediately to get this diagnosed and treated. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

Oh my. I do think that Canine Influenza is possible, as well as pneumonia if there is any coughing or nasal discharge. I would highly recommend taking her to your vet immediately, since she is so ill and likely needs medical treatment in order to get better. I am so sorry your fur baby is ill and hope that you get her to the vet soon, so that you can hopefully help her make a full and speedy recovery. Best wishes to you and take care.

Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

I'm sorry to hear that Ruthy hasn't been feeling well. It's possible that her vomiting and diarrhea could be associated with her liver disease, but it's equally possible that they're unrelated. Possible unrelated causes could include a gastrointestinal virus, an upset stomach from eating something unusual or new, pancreatitis, parasites, inflammatory bowel disease, among many other conditions. Mucus mixed in with diarrhea indicates that the diarrhea is originating from the colon rather than the small intestine and isn't a huge red flag in and of itself. If Ruthy is eating, drinking and acting completely normally, you can try offering her a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken and white rice for 5-7 days before mixing this bland diet in with her regular food over another 5-7 days. However, if ANYTHING else is unusual - lethargy, loss of appetite, refusal to drink (or drinking too much), weight loss, or worsening vomiting and diarrhea, then Ruthy will need to be evaluated by her vet. While many cases of mild vomiting and diarrhea resolve with a bland diet and a bit of time, others require diagnostic tests to get to the bottom of the issue and treat the underlying problem. I hope that Ruthy makes a speedy recovery!

I recommend to have some diagnostics. If your vet seems unwilling to do this, I recommend to get a second opinion. Chronic vomiting is not normal and can indicate many things including an ulcer in the stomach, a foreign object in the stomach, a tumor in the stomach, GI parasites, inflammatory bowel disease or even something like kidney disease. It's always best to catch any of these conditions earlier in the disease process. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.