My Frenchie overate. Is her tight belly and dry heaving an emergency?

I am so sorry to hear about Boo! I would recommend a trip to the vet given your description of vomiting numerous times in a short time frame combined with lethargy. Unfortunately with vomiting we are limited in our "at home" treatments and when they are vomiting so frequently it is really best to have them seen before they become too dehydrated. Your vet may recommend testing such as an x-ray to check for things like foreign objects and bloodwork to check for things like pancreatitis. They can give injectable medication to help stop the vomiting and fluids via an IV to help rehydrate Boo.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! While it is not possible to know for sure what may be going on, I would be concerned that this could be something serious such as a toxicity of some sort or just not feeling well in general. I would recommend that you have her evaluated by an emergency veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Best of luck!

Poor Dva and poor you! It is concerning that she threw up six times and now she can't stand up with her back legs. The vomiting could be caused by eating something rotten, a GI illness, a foreign body, or pancreatitis. I see that she isn't spayed, and the vomiting could be caused by a pyometra, which is a life threatening infection of the uterus. Being unable to stand could be due to an injury or she could be very ill and unable to stand due to weakness. She really does have to see a vet now. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check these resources to see if one can help you, and please take her into a vet asap. Best of luck.

I recommend to have your pup examined by the veterinarian today. Continued vomiting is concerning for something like an intestinal blockage although many potential causes are possible. It’s best to play it safe and not wait this one out. Best of luck.

Poor girl. It appears that your fur baby may have a severe stomach upset from something she ate. Other possible causes are toxin ingestion, a severe parasite load, or an infection. Peanuts are not harmful to pets so this is not the issue. I am also not sure what part of her mouth is black. Some pets normally have black colored gums. It is best to take her in to see a vet right away for treatment if her panting continues for more than an hour, because continuous panting signifies that the pet is highly unstable and in need of immediate medical care from an ER vet.

Hi there! Thanks for letting us take care of you today! Dry heaving is concerning that can be seen with emergent conditions like gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), especially if accompanied by a bloated abdomen, severe lethargy, collapse, pale gums and/or inappetence. Other possibilities foreign body obstruction. I recommend that you have Duke evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible if the above clinical signs are observed. Treatment recommendations will depend on the findings. A GDV is a surgical emergency that needs emergency surgery. Hoping that everything goes well with your boy!

If she is resting quietly, not vomiting, and having no breathing issues then she is probably fine for you to just monitor her now. I strongly suggest you don't feed her anything for 24 hours but make sure she has plenty of water available to drink. If she is having any troubles then she needs to go to the emergency vet. Hope this helps. Best wishes.