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My dog, who is 12 years old, keeps on vomiting. I have
changed her diet and taken her to my vet. He prescribed antibiotics
twice and took a blood test of her major organs and all is well.
The vet thinks it’s her trachea but I have done all that he
has suggested and she really is not well.
Sarah - Worthing |
Answering questions:
Susie Samuel MA VetMB MRCVS from
Vet
Help Direct |
| Answer |
Hi Sarah,
Sorry
to hear your dog is not well despite having had some treatment and
tests. There are many possible causes for vomiting, a lot of cases
that are not too severe respond to simple treatment such as giving
bland food and medications as appropriate.
When
vomiting does not respond to this ‘conservative’ treatment,
as with your dog, tests are usually necessary to establish the underlying
cause of the vomiting. Commonly the first step of these tests is
a basic blood test which it sounds as though your dog has had. This
will have ruled out certain conditions including some kidney and
liver conditions.
You
need to let your vet know that there is still no improvement so
that they can move to the next step in working out what is wrong.
Although it is good news that the blood test was normal, there are
several conditions that may not be picked up by this test.
Your
vet has mentioned the trachea which may mean that they are considering
that your dog may be coughing rather than vomiting. When a dog has
kennel cough it often sounds like it is trying to vomit. It is sometimes
very difficult to tell the difference. Usually the dog will just
bring up white foam with kennel cough.
I
suggest you go back to your vet and let them know that your dog
is still not well. Ask them to explain to you what they think the
problem is. If they are not yet sure of a diagnosis you can discuss
what further tests they are planning. If they already know what
the diagnosis is then you will be able to discuss a treatment plan.
Even if your dog is coughing rather than vomiting, as there has
been no response to treatment, and, your dog is really not well,
further investigations may be necessary. The important thing is
to keep communicating with your vet. You need to work with them
until you are sure that your dog is better. I do hope your dog feels
better soon.
Kind regards,
Susie Samuel MA VetMB MRCVS www.vethelpdirect.com |
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