My 10-year-old Pug Frenchie mix is panting and vomiting. What's wrong?

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.

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.

I would discuss with the veterinarian the possibility of brachycephalic airway syndrome. This is a disorder of breeds such as French bulldogs which can result in regular vomiting and regurgitation due to unnatural pressures within their body, as they struggle to breathe through small nostrils and a long soft palette. This syndrome can be corrected with a surgery. This is an excellent resource to cover the topic; https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/brachycephalic-airway-syndrome-in-dogs

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Vomiting and diarrhea can be caused by many conditions primarily gastrointestinal in nature such gastroenteritis and gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion and obstruction or other conditions such as pancreatitis or kidney disease. I recommend that you have your pup evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Likely diagnostics to be performed include abdominal imaging and general bloodwork. You could try a bland diet composed mainly of boiled chicken and white rice which is easily digestible and can help with an upset stomach. Good luck and have a great day!

The vomiting you described sounds normal. Vomit only contains what is in the stomach at the time, so as the vomiting continues there will be less and less available, hence the color changes. First, I would look around the house and yard to see if there is anything that you can find that Cooper may have gotten into or eaten. Look carefully at plants, small things, destroyed things, or missing contents of a trash can. If you don't find anything, then I would remove all food for 12 hours, but encourage him to drink water or pedialyte. If the vomiting continues in a few hours, I would recommend that Cooper be evaluated by an emergency vet to see what could be going on. At the very least, he could get an anti-nausea shot that will help him get some rest tonight. If the vomiting starts again after he eats, if he has a poor appetite, or if he starts having diarrhea, the Cooper should get checked out by a vet tomorrow.

Poor Yoda! This diarrhea could be due to intestinal worms, eating something rotten, GI illness, pancreatitis, or a foreign body. Typically if a dog has been having diarrhea for less than 24 hours, a home remedy can be tried, but given that Yoda has been having diarrhea for three to four days, it's time to see a vet. The vet can diagnose what is causing the diarrhea, and can treat him for it. I would have him seen by a vet first thing in the morning.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I’m sorry to hear Lieo isn’t feeling well. I would recommend taking him to a vet right away to determine why he is sick. I would bring a fresh stool sample with you so the vet can check for microscopic parasites. There are many different types of parasites that can cause diarrhea and there is no one medication to treat them all. They may also want to test Lieo for parvovirus as this is common in young puppies and causes vomiting and diarrhea. Either way, Lieo needs medical treatment to prevent further fluid loss which will lead to dehydration. Once they have a cause they can get him medications to help him recover. Good luck and kisses to Lieo!