Guest Winterwish Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 (edited) - Edited August 16, 2008 by Winterwish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Hrmmm.... Guinn goes through this but with grass... and if I wont let him out to eat grass he will eat paper to make himself throw up. My old vet told me it was due to an upset stomach and he is trying to settle his stomach the only way he knows how. My guess is a touch of acid reflux maybe? Im interested to see what people say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjw Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I had an episode like that with Bailey this past year. We never really figured out what happened, the best guess from the vet was that he had something stuck in his throat and was trying to clear it by alternatively throwing up and eating things. He tried to eat a stick, my jacket, a plastic bag, just as you describe. The vet wanted us to wait a bit then explore surgically if it did not resolve on it's own. It did resolve on it's own, after about 24-36 hrs, but it was scarey while it lasted. Quote CAMP GREYHOUND Tempo (Keep the Tempo), Nora (Road Noise) & Gabe the babe (Gable Habenero), Cooper (Uncle Bud's Coop), Topper (Red Top), & Galgos Lisette & Manolito. Missing our beloved angels Cody (Kiowa My Dodie), Lou (Cantankerous Lou), Romi (FingerRoll), Connie (Devie's Concord), Millie (Djays Overhaul), Bailey (Hallo Forty nine), Andy (Iza Handy Boy, and Rocco (Ripley Rocco), Gracie (VS Megan), Eragon the Longdog, Joey (WJS Flashfire), Roy (Folly and Glory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 See if a piece of bread settles him? Wonder if it's hunger vs behavior? Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest LolasMom Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 OK It's a shot in the dark but...is he getting a balanced diet? I had a non-grey once that acted similarly and we played with changing up what he was eating to include more variety (in addition to protein source we added more veggies, fruits, carbs and bones) and problem solved. If it seems to only happen after returning from walks, perhaps due to some kind of stress, have something ready for him to chew on (that's acceptable) when he comes back in the house. Hope this helps. OOPS, I just reread your post to see it's only happened 3 times over the last year so "something in his throat" seems possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Winterwish Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 (edited) Thanks so much for all your suggestions! Edited June 20, 2008 by Winterwish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Were the other episodes at this time of year also? When my hay fever acts up, the back of my throat gets really itchy and I joke that I wish I could stick a back scratcher down my throat to scratch it. I wonder if he's got an allergy? I'm glad he seems a bit better, DD Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 (edited) Gee,you know Donna,I never thought about that! Edited March 4, 2008 by Winterwish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Renie has done this three different times, it is when her stomach is upset or hurts. She will eat paper towel, try to eat a rug, DH's shoestrings while they are on his feet, etc. so I know what you are talking about. She is trying to get all this stuff in, and then she will vomit. I give Renie Reglan and Pepcid or Zantac and it calms her tummy down pretty quickly. I usually give her two or three doses and a bland dinner and by the next day she is fine. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 What sounds weird to me is that just bile and clear liquid is coming up when he vomits. Why no food? Could this guy really be hungry? Could somebody else be snatching his meals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Maybe an upset stomach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Poor babe. I sure wish that they could tell us what is bothering them. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 (edited) ...Why no food? Could this guy really be hungry?... Oh there's always plenty of great food available! Edited August 18, 2008 by Winterwish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest IrskasMom Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Mary I will be thinking good Thoughts of Dreamer tonight . Hopefully he will be alright tomorrow. Gentle Hugs to you and your sweet Dreamer . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cestbarb Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Hope all is well by morning. Thinking good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 (edited) Thanks so much for your suggestions and well wishes. You guys are greyt! Edited June 20, 2008 by Winterwish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 ...She is trying to get all this stuff in, and then she will vomit... Greytlady94 thank you so much,that is a great idea and I gave him a pepcid a little while ago. He did stop trying to eat these odd things about 2 hours ago,and yes it sounds just like how you describe Renie. That makes such sense,to eat all this stuff,so that then they will vomit. (and get whatever doesn't feel good out?) Such a strange sight tho',and it comes on suddenly,like,a ravenous desire to eat a basket,or slipcover... So far,so good on having eaten the beef,he's kept that down and is sound asleep again. Thanks Dana,Patti,and Nancy too, I'm so glad Dreamer is feeling better. When Renie has done this it is almost as if she is a possessed doggie. It's not funny at the time though because some of the things she has gobbled, or tried to gobble, could cause a dangerous blockage. I keep Reglan, Pepcid and Zantac on hand at all times. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GreytNut Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Eating non-food objects is called pica. There are a lot of causes for pica--some psychological--but in this case since you've just switched him to a new food and he's tossing his cookies, I've got to wonder if it's because his tummy hurts or he's having an allergic reaction. Is there any wheat or soy in the new food (most common allergens)? Does he have any other sensitivities that you're aware of? Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Mary...... I sure hope Dreamer is alright today . Give him some extra Gentle Hugs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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