My Dachshund isn't eating well and keeps throwing up food or water?

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• Answered By Ana M, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 16th, 2018

  Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bailey. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian for the continued vomiting. I suspect her GI upset is due to the frequent diet changes, but you want to ensure there is nothing else effecting her. She may need some testing and/or medication to make her feel better. It is generally safe to hold a dog off of food for 18-24 hours. This will rest the gastrointestinal tract and can relieve the vomiting. However, you must supply plenty of water so that she does not become dehydrated. I hope this information helps!

  

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• Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

  Veterinary Technician

  Published on May 20th, 2020

  Poor Bailey! If she has only vomited once you can pick up her food and try offering a bland meal of boiled rice and chicken in a few hours to see if she'll eat, as this can help settle her stomach if there is a minor cause of GI upset.
  
  If she won't eat anything at all, continues to vomit, is extremely lethargic right now, or her gums appear pale or blue, then this is a sign something more serious may be ongoing and she needs to be seen by a vet right away.
  
  If you're having trouble affording care, these two sites can help give you some ideas/options to afford it in case Bailey needs to get in right away: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/are-you-having-trouble-affording-your-pet
  
  https://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/

  

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