My dog was vomiting and weak for days, now better. What happened?

It sounds as Tiny 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.

It could be Tobi has a severe GI illness, may have eaten something rotten, could have a foreign body, or pancreatitis. I'm concerned about his symptoms, and think he needs to see a vet now. Please take him into one immediately.

Severe, persistent vomiting should be assessed by a vet (especially if vomiting water for more than 12-18hours due to a risk of dehydration). It is possible he may have swallowed something while he was roaming which may have caused an obstruction or irritation. Given it happened within hours of coming home it is unlikely to be anything he contracted in the shelter

Poor Snickers! He's so cute and I'm sorry he's so ill. You did the right thing by taking him into the vet yesterday. It's a small improvement that he has eaten something and drank some water, and the IV fluids he got likely helped with any dehydration. When a dog is very sick, it can take a couple of days for them to regain their appetite. I would continue monitoring him very closely, and if he starts vomiting food and water again, stops eating, and/or stops drinking water, I would rush him back into a vet right away. At that point, I'd recommend further tests such as an x-ray to rule out a foreign body obstruction. Keep offering him boiled chicken and water. If you have any concerns about how he is doing, rush him back into a vet right away. Good luck, I hope this helps!

I'm sorry Buddy has been ill! Vomiting and diarrhea can definitely take a lot out of them, so it's a good sign that he's eating. I would expect that he should gradually feel better over the next couple of days if he's eating and drinking consistently. If at that point he's still not acting right I would have your vet recheck him. They may want check lab work to ensure nothing else is going on. Good luck!

At her age, we definitely want to take changes like this seriously. If she's eating and drinking, breathing 10-30 breaths per minute while resting, able to get up and move around, and has normal pink gums, it doesn't sound like an emergency, but I would recommend a vet visit in the next few days if she doesn't go back to normal.

If Tison is a normal weight then I’m not as concerned about the irregular eating pattern. Many dogs self regulate and only eat what they need and vary the amount based on their activity. If he has an empty stomach he could be vomiting from stomach acid buildup. Usually feeding a treat or small meal if he will eat it can reduce the vomiting. You may also want to try another good quality food to see if that improves his eating. It’s best if dogs eat at least once daily. If he has a poor hair coat, is thin or lethargic then this behavior could be a sign of an underlying medical problem that should be treated. He could have intestinal parasites, a food allergy or GI condition. In that case I recommend a veterinary exam and lab tests to determine the problem and get the appropriate treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Tison.