poor baby tuffles isn't having a good day :o(

[Truffles]

hey,

well my baby girl isn't having a good day at all she threw up about for or five times one time in her bed.one time onn the ktchen floor and one 2 times on the carpet she is in bed now.its a lovely day outside but i'm scared she might eat something that will make her feel worse there is a cat next door that comes in our yard and leaves dead birds and poop in our yard and i know there are cat lovers here but dang i sometimes want to shoot that cat the things it does gets truffles sick course i could never shoot a animal i'm a softy when it comes to animals.but man that cat is pushing my button i don't think our neighbor feeds that cat.plus they own 2 big dogs and i think they scare that poor cat into our yard.anyway any ideas of what i can do to make truffles feel better??????all inpits are welcome and very appreciated.

marylyn

[Logan]

If she's throwing up that much, you need to watch her closely. Make sure she gets plenty of water so she won't be dehydrated, withhold food, and when you do feed her, it should be something bland like plain rice, or rice and boiled chicken. If she's not better by tomorrow, I'd take her to the vet immediately.

Sometimes, ice cubes can help with hydration. Two of mine will eat them, two won't, so you just have to test to see if it will work.

Please be nice to that cat (as I know you will be). It obviously is lonely and is looking for comfort or shelter. I know I would be distressed if any of my neighbors wanted to "shoot" my cats.

Logan

[wolfie]

You can give dogs pepto bismol for upset stomachs. Here's a quote from a website w/ dosage:

"PEPTO-BISMOL: Can be administered to dogs with stomach problems. Give one teaspoon per twenty pounds of weight every four to six hours. Again, Pepto Bismol should never be given to cats"

I hope little Truffles is feeling better soon!

[wolfsoul]

Maybe you should talk to your neighbor about the cat coming in to your yard. It's illegal for an animal to travel on to someone's property if it isn't wanted there, especially when it gets someone sick.

Is she having any other symptoms? It really doesn't sound good...Just watch her and make sure she isn't puking anymore. If she doesn't get any better then I'd take her to the vet.

[tatsxxx11]

You've already gotten a lot of great advice. If Truffles isn't feeling better by tomorrow, definitely do call the vet! Sending positive thoughts your way, Truffles. Feel better soon!

[Truffles]

thank you all for your help i needed it.poor truffles ended up throwing up more than i expected anyway she laid in her bed most of the day and seems to be doing ok at the moment.i think i'll give her a nice warm bath tonight she always loves those and i'll ideed clean her bed and have it smelling nice when she goes to bed.

i'm gonna continue keeping an eye on her though.thanks again for the adivice .take care

marylyn

[dragondawg]

If puppy ate left over cat toy, then you should have seen bits and pieces in the initial vomit.

If puppy likes to eat pre-digested cat food (feces) then one would expect diarrhea over nausea.

Possibly kitty gets off free on this one.

There are several possibilities ranging from food allergies, to metabolic disease and disorders. You definitely need to check in with a Vet, and get a blood panel run.