charbess Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I am in contact with my former foster's new family and they messaged me today saying that the dog vomited up dark liquid at 4:30 a.m. There was no food in it and it smelled like, well, vomit. The dog has been off her food all day today but willingly takes treats and her behavior is her normal, lovable self after initially being listless. When I heard "dark" I immediately thought blood but could it be bile? Or, rabbit poop? She is fond of that and they know enough to keep the yard as clean as possible. She has not vomited any more after the 4:30 am episode. The little bit of food she has eaten has been done slowly, chewing every piece of kibble which if not like the normal inhalation method of eating. It is like she is going through the motions. I recommended a visit to the vet first thing in a.m. with a sample of the vomit which luckily they do have. Any thing else come to mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Could she have eaten her own poop? That would come back dark, and would possibly give her an upset stomach. But poop-based vomit often smells as much like poop as like vomit. Don't ask me how I know. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) Could she have eaten her own poop? That would come back dark, and would possibly give her an upset stomach. But poop-based vomit often smells as much like poop as like vomit. Don't ask me how I know. This was my first thought also. Don't ask me how I know either Edited September 28, 2015 by Roo Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 She just might not have eaten enough and be vomiting bile which is coloured by the treats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charbess Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Could she have eaten her own poop? That would come back dark, and would possibly give her an upset stomach. But poop-based vomit often smells as much like poop as like vomit. Don't ask me how I know. Hmmmm....ok, I won't ask. This was my first thought also. Don't ask me how I know either Your secret is safe...I won't ask. Thanks for the response, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Yeah. If she's been eating poop the bile would be dark colored. And smell extremely bad. She needs to be wearing a muzle with a stool guard when outside, if that's the case. Eating that much poop isn't good for her, and it could also transmit parasites aand other bad things. But if that's not what's going on then she needs to go to the vet. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) Agreed on a poop eater. Interesting club we got here huh? lol Hopefully pup feels better soon. However, any blood in there or anything is a real sign on concern. Hopefully pup is drinking and eating otherwise normally? Edited September 29, 2015 by XTRAWLD Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charbess Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Owners took her to the vet first thing Monday morning and of course, nothing definitive was found, her temp was normal but they gave her subcutaneous fluids to combat the lack of drinking and the vomiting, an injection of Cerenia for nausea (she hasn't been eating since the vomiting episode) and Famotitine to sooth the esophagus that may be irritated. One of them is usually out in the yard with her and they keep the yard clean so she definitely isn't getting to her own leftover poop. Today (Tuesday) they reported she is eating again, no problem. Scary but hopefully "just one of those things." Agreed on a poop eater. Interesting club we got here huh? lol Hopefully pup feels better soon. However, any blood in there or anything is a real sign on concern. Hopefully pup is drinking and eating otherwise normally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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