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Candy5198 · 05-08-2013, 09:22 AM

So this morning Max seemed his normal self. He did eat a little food. When I brought him out around 9:30 or so he acted normal ran around did his business and then immediatly afterwards plopped down at my feet.
He vomited twice. I thought to check his gums and they were very grey. I forced some of the vitamin syrup stuff the vet gave me and finally his gums have returned to normal. He however is still quite 'down' and not his normal self.
I think he may have eaten somthing in the yard that made him sick? it happened so all of a sudden I don't know what else to think?
any ideas or advice is appreciated.
I'm going to give him a little longer and see if he comes around and if not I'm calling the vet.
Thanks in advance

kjc · 05-08-2013, 10:41 AM

Going to the vet is a good idea... the sooner the better though if you suspect he ate something bad, so the vet has a better chance to do something before it gets in his system. Praying for your little one.

DQ408 · 05-08-2013, 11:11 AM

Hi there , The same thing happened to my baby Sharkie a few weeks back. I let him just relax gave him some cottage cheese and a little bit of plain yogurt and the next day ( i had a really close eye on him all night long) he was like it never happened . never found out what he go into . Please keep an eye on your baby and keep the vet number on speed dial jus tin case you need it .. Good Luck

Maximo · 05-08-2013, 11:26 AM

Grey gums, sticky to the touch, are an emergency situation. These little ones can go down fast. I would get in touch with your vet's office to avoid a possibly expensive trip to the ER after hours.

I would also assess what is in the yard. Do you have poisonous plants? We have to watch for mushrooms too.

Hoping your little guy is okay.

katy-yorkie · 05-08-2013, 06:59 PM

If you have mulch, you might want to watch when he's outside and make sure he's not eating it. Maggie has been sick for almost four days and I think it's from eating the mulch. I would get him to the vet just to make sure. Hers started with vomiting then got worse from there. Please consider a trip to the vet.

Patti · 05-08-2013, 08:46 PM

I hope Max is feeling better!

05-08-2013, 09:22 AM	#1
Candy5198 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 88	Sick puppy So this morning Max seemed his normal self. He did eat a little food. When I brought him out around 9:30 or so he acted normal ran around did his business and then immediatly afterwards plopped down at my feet. He vomited twice. I thought to check his gums and they were very grey. I forced some of the vitamin syrup stuff the vet gave me and finally his gums have returned to normal. He however is still quite 'down' and not his normal self. I think he may have eaten somthing in the yard that made him sick? it happened so all of a sudden I don't know what else to think? any ideas or advice is appreciated. I'm going to give him a little longer and see if he comes around and if not I'm calling the vet. Thanks in advance

05-08-2013, 10:41 AM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Going to the vet is a good idea... the sooner the better though if you suspect he ate something bad, so the vet has a better chance to do something before it gets in his system. Praying for your little one. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

05-08-2013, 11:11 AM	#3
DQ408 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2013 Location: San jose Posts: 67	Hi there , The same thing happened to my baby Sharkie a few weeks back. I let him just relax gave him some cottage cheese and a little bit of plain yogurt and the next day ( i had a really close eye on him all night long) he was like it never happened . never found out what he go into . Please keep an eye on your baby and keep the vet number on speed dial jus tin case you need it .. Good Luck __________________ Sharkie & Tequila Last edited by DQ408; 05-08-2013 at 11:12 AM.

05-08-2013, 11:26 AM	#4
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,044	Grey gums, sticky to the touch, are an emergency situation. These little ones can go down fast. I would get in touch with your vet's office to avoid a possibly expensive trip to the ER after hours. I would also assess what is in the yard. Do you have poisonous plants? We have to watch for mushrooms too. Hoping your little guy is okay. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

05-08-2013, 06:59 PM	#5
katy-yorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA Posts: 1,458	If you have mulch, you might want to watch when he's outside and make sure he's not eating it. Maggie has been sick for almost four days and I think it's from eating the mulch. I would get him to the vet just to make sure. Hers started with vomiting then got worse from there. Please consider a trip to the vet. __________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie

05-08-2013, 08:46 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I hope Max is feeling better! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html