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bhanish · 02-11-2018, 06:38 PM

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone knows what bloat looks like in our tiny yorkies. Whimsy has been acting up for the last 24 hours. Initially he was restless (pacing and barking). Today, he has been very lethargic. As a point of reference, Whimsy normally barks at every sound and he follows me everywhere I go. Today he slept all day, hasn't barked, hasn't followed me around, and hasn't wanted any food. He also was dry heaving briefly. I took him to the vet a few hours ago, and the technician felt his stomach and said it looked fine. I ended up leaving to avoid the exam fee. But Whimsy still isn't feeling better. His belly looks slightly bloated, but it's really hard to tell. He went potty yesterday, but it was incomplete. He hasn't gone today. When I press on his belly, he doesn't wince but he's not one to cry in pain. He pass gas at one point after I massaged his belly, but he usually passes gas all day. I think I'm going to grab him some canned pumpkin, but I'm wondering if someone can help me identify if his tummy is bloated. Does anyone have any photos of small dogs with bloat? Because if he has it, I'd need to take him to the vet now because I'm going to be working all week and he'll be home alone.

ladyjane · 02-11-2018, 09:43 PM

He needs to be seen by a vet! There is no way you will be able to diagnose this online! It could be SO many things. A vet should examine him and most likely do some blood work to see if it will show something.

bhanish · 02-12-2018, 12:02 AM

Went to the vet. X-ray exam confirmed that Whimsy wasn't bloated or constipated. Turns out Whimsy was choosing not to go potty because it was too painful for him to squat due to a herniated disc. So the technician gave Whimsy an enema, and we went home with a week's worth of anti-inflammatories.

bhanish · 02-12-2018, 12:43 AM

He's already feeling better and as active as ever. Now I need to calm him down so that his back can heal.

Rachael1983 · 02-12-2018, 03:31 AM

Glad you got him check out and the problem ID'd.

ladyjane · 02-12-2018, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bhanish

He's already feeling better and as active as ever. Now I need to calm him down so that his back can heal.

Glad you went back to the vet! Usually they put them on crate rest for back issues...I would definitely keep him as confined and quiet as possible. Hope he is feeling better soon!

Lovetodream88 · 02-12-2018, 09:27 AM

Glad you went back to the vet. Bloat is deadly within hours so if you ever think it’s bloat go to the vet ASAP.

02-11-2018, 06:38 PM	#1
bhanish Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Francisco Posts: 65	Bloat? Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows what bloat looks like in our tiny yorkies. Whimsy has been acting up for the last 24 hours. Initially he was restless (pacing and barking). Today, he has been very lethargic. As a point of reference, Whimsy normally barks at every sound and he follows me everywhere I go. Today he slept all day, hasn't barked, hasn't followed me around, and hasn't wanted any food. He also was dry heaving briefly. I took him to the vet a few hours ago, and the technician felt his stomach and said it looked fine. I ended up leaving to avoid the exam fee. But Whimsy still isn't feeling better. His belly looks slightly bloated, but it's really hard to tell. He went potty yesterday, but it was incomplete. He hasn't gone today. When I press on his belly, he doesn't wince but he's not one to cry in pain. He pass gas at one point after I massaged his belly, but he usually passes gas all day. I think I'm going to grab him some canned pumpkin, but I'm wondering if someone can help me identify if his tummy is bloated. Does anyone have any photos of small dogs with bloat? Because if he has it, I'd need to take him to the vet now because I'm going to be working all week and he'll be home alone.

02-11-2018, 09:43 PM	#2
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,469	He needs to be seen by a vet! There is no way you will be able to diagnose this online! It could be SO many things. A vet should examine him and most likely do some blood work to see if it will show something. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

02-12-2018, 03:31 AM	#5
Rachael1983 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burbs of DC Posts: 2,198	Glad you got him check out and the problem ID'd. __________________ Owned by Troy(RIP) & Emma

02-12-2018, 09:27 AM	#7
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	Glad you went back to the vet. Bloat is deadly within hours so if you ever think it’s bloat go to the vet ASAP. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

02-12-2018, 12:02 AM	#3
bhanish Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Francisco Posts: 65	Went to the vet. X-ray exam confirmed that Whimsy wasn't bloated or constipated. Turns out Whimsy was choosing not to go potty because it was too painful for him to squat due to a herniated disc. So the technician gave Whimsy an enema, and we went home with a week's worth of anti-inflammatories.

02-12-2018, 12:43 AM	#4
bhanish Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Francisco Posts: 65	He's already feeling better and as active as ever. Now I need to calm him down so that his back can heal.