Busderpuddle Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Ruby has been vomiting up clear mucous every morning for weeks, and refusing to eat a thing. It is a small amount and she has no coughing with it. She has not vomited at any other time, and will usually, with add ins, eat her dinner. The vet said he didn't know why she had the mucous issue, but wanted us to give her 1/2 of a tablet of Prilosec daily. She has been on it now for at least a month. She doesn't seemed bothered when throwing up, just casually barfs and then continues her morning routine of peeing and drinking. Her abdomen is not tender and she has not had a fever or other weird things going on. Poos are normal. Any ideas ? Would another vet visit be the thing to do ? Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locket Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I would just guess she is hungry. Does Ruby get a Bedtime snack? Maybe that could help? Quote Cynthia, with Charlie (Britishlionheart) & Zorro el GalgoCaptain Jack (Check my Spots), my first love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Has your vet done any Xrays or abdominal ultrasound? Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 10 mgs of Prilosec sounds low-I would give a whole tablet daily -I would also give a snack before bedtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPDoggie Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Both our greys have done this when their tummies get too empty, and a pre-bed-time snack (1/2 a piece of bread or handful of kibble) seemed to fix it. Quote Amy and Tim in Beverly, MA, with Chase and Always missing Kingsley (Drama King) and Ruby (KB's Bee Bopper). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Yes, Ruby gets a bedtime snack of meat and cheese, or a chicken jerky chewie that she loves. She may be hungry, but I would think she would eat her breakfast if that was the case. She usually gets a couple of crackers too if we have some. No x-rays on her tummy and vet doesn't seem concerned. I am though. She has had 2 vet opinions. Edited October 31, 2015 by Busderpuddle Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locket Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 When Jack was sick in the morning he wouldn't eat anything. The trick was to get something in him (like a pb toast) and a few minutes later he would eat Quote Cynthia, with Charlie (Britishlionheart) & Zorro el GalgoCaptain Jack (Check my Spots), my first love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AimeeBee Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I'm thinking hunger too, especially if she seems to not be in any pain and has no other symptoms. George will vomit mucous/bile occasionally if he doesn't have a little snack (usually a milkbone-type thing or some crackers) right before bedtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Tiel used to vomit every evening before dinner - just a small amount of bile. 10mg of regular pepcid with breakfast has almost eliminated the issue. Perhaps you could try 10mg pepcid with dinner and see how your girl does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 If she eats kibble, first I'd try a more substantial bedtime snack of about 1/2 cup of kibble instead of cheese (cheese is likely higher fat/sodium). Not sure what kind of meat but I'd avoid processed lunch meats or anything with spices. Unless she needs to gain weight, it's okay to reduce dinner portion by 1/2 cup kibble to keep her caloric intake stable. If her gums/teeth are sore and in need of an upcoming dental, her kibble might need to soak in water to soften for 10-15 minutes so chewing is not painful. (Very soft foods stick to teeth easily and build tartar faster, so gentle brushing is important.) Refrigerate uneaten soft food within about 30 minutes. If not eaten at next mealtime, discard soft food. If hounds are hungry with an upset tummy they're less willing to eat. Separate issue: Calm/relaxed and happy meal times are most successful since anxious or highly sensitive dogs may shut down emotionally if feeling stress related to eating or to their meal environment (e.g. ensure eating space is not crowded/busy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 I have started adding over boiled white rice to 1/2 the amount of kibble twice a day. She is eating both meals, which she has not done for quite a while. I use low sodium chicken broth and lots of water when I boil the rice, then add a scoop of rice and kibble, some warm water, and she wolfs it down. No vomiting since I started doing this. She also looks like she might have gained a bit. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locket Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 super update! Quote Cynthia, with Charlie (Britishlionheart) & Zorro el GalgoCaptain Jack (Check my Spots), my first love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AimeeBee Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Yay! Fabulous news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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