Why does my Yorkie vomit so much?

[Roxiesmama]

Roxie was vomiting a lot (several times a week) when I first got her in October. I switched her food to one for sensitive stomachs and even changed her treats. She was doing better, but still vomits at least once every week or two. I asked the vet about it when I took her for her checkup back in November, and he said that since all her tests came back clean she might just have a delicate system, and he didn't think that anything was wrong.

I'm still concerned. She eats and drinks normally, but I still feel she throws up a lot. She vomits anytime we try a new treat or chew and when she gets overly excited (such as when we vaccuum). She also vomits within 24 hours of Frontline and Heartgard treatments.

Should I take her back to the vet and insist he investigate further?

[Ellie May]

What tests have been done?

[BLowry]

What food are you feeding her? maybe it's too rich for her.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Roxiesmama

Roxie was vomiting a lot (several times a week) when I first got her in October. I switched her food to one for sensitive stomachs and even changed her treats. She was doing better, but still vomits at least once every week or two. I asked the vet about it when I took her for her checkup back in November, and he said that since all her tests came back clean she might just have a delicate system, and he didn't think that anything was wrong.

I'm still concerned. She eats and drinks normally, but I still feel she throws up a lot. She vomits anytime we try a new treat or chew and when she gets overly excited (such as when we vaccuum). She also vomits within 24 hours of Frontline and Heartgard treatments.

Should I take her back to the vet and insist he investigate further?

so she is vomitting after frontline and heartguard? that is a sign she is reacting to it maybe ask about interceptor as heard that is easier on toy breeds - do you have a bad flea area? If so you may want to try Touch of Mink - The Most Incredible Skin Care Products Available at any Price minksheen shampoo it is natural and many have good success with it

sounds to me like she has ibd and ibd dogs should be limited on what they eat. I would treat her with her dog food and go very basic. Also google inflammatory foods and make sure she is not eating any of those and keep real good notes as to when she is vomitting - another thing that can go along with it is stress colitis and when they get stressed it can make them vomit so vacuum incident.

sounds like this is happening in small intestines and not large as large is diarrhea and small is vomitting. The concern with small intestines is you want that under control as it can trigger pancreas more than a large intestinal issue. My ibd dog gets nothing but his kibble and i treat him with it he still gets just as excited

ibd usually does not show up on blood work but if bad enough it will mirror pancreatitis and amylase and lipase will be high as well as he cpli will be high all without having normal signs of pancreatitis. You do not want to deal with pancreatitis trust me it is not pretty so I would really stop all foods other than diet.

what are you feeding? also ibd dogs do better on grains or sweet potato NO WHITE POTATO THAT IS INFLAMMATORY.

when she vomits does she vomit up the food or just bile?

[dwerten]

check the blood work and you should keep a file at home with all tests, blood work etc incase of emergency

check these things

amylase ( pancrease enzyme that digests carbs)

lipase (pancreas enzyme that digests fats)

triglyceride (high fat content in blood if high leaving them prone to pancreatitis)

cpli is usually an add on and it tests the pancreas more accurately than amylase and lipase

if these are high normal that is a sign as well so post the values along with normal values

[Kayceeh]

All my Yorkies have vomited regularly. I've had three that have passed away and they all lived to 14years, the one I have now is coming up to 16years and he's been the same. Watch when you walk your baby, they tend to grab pieces of grass and chew on them, they do this to induce vomiting to clean out their stomachs. I've found they are very sensitive to foods, cleaning products and indoor air pollution. Unless it's happening daily and forcefully I don't think you need to worry too much. Just keep an eye out for when it's occuring and see if you can match it to a particular occurence, certain food, after walking, after cleaning etc.

[Roxiesmama]

The blood test and the fecal test came back as showing no issues.
I feed her Nutro Natural Choice for Sensitive Stomachs.
Her treats are also Nutro Natural Choice.
I don't feed her any people food at all. I tried fresh apple pieces once and she threw up after those as well.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Roxiesmama

The blood test and the fecal test came back as showing no issues.
I feed her Nutro Natural Choice for Sensitive Stomachs.
Her treats are also Nutro Natural Choice.
I don't feed her any people food at all. I tried fresh apple pieces once and she threw up after those as well.

can you link the ingredients to this as if it has chicken in it that can be a problem if your dog has ibd

[ally173]

Originally Posted by Roxiesmama

The blood test and the fecal test came back as showing no issues.
I feed her Nutro Natural Choice for Sensitive Stomachs.
Her treats are also Nutro Natural Choice.
I don't feed her any people food at all. I tried fresh apple pieces once and she threw up after those as well.

cut the treats all together; and try to feed lamb and rice dog food; no chicken (to avoid allergies); this should help

[yorkiejunkie]

Is it mucus, or partly digested food, that she is throwing up?
If it is food, It may be too much activity too close (before / after) a meal.
I also agree, drop ALL treats!

[jeanm1963]

I have had great sucess with California Natural Lamb and Rice Small bites.. my pup had pancreatitis and this has really worked out well...
Eliminate Pet Food Allergies – Hypoallergenic Dog Food & Cat Food – California Natural Pet Food

there is a link there that tells you where it can be purchased

you can also ask them to send a a couple of samples to see if she does okay with it, its a great quality food also

[Roxiesmama]

Her food: (Nutro Natural Choice Oatmeal for sensitive stomachs)

Chicken Meal, Ground Rice, Rice Flour, Rice Bran, Whole Brown Rice, Chicken, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Oatmeal, Pea Protein, Natural Flavors, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Soybean Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, L-Lysine, Salt, Choline Chloride, Egg Product, Dried Kelp, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement.


Her Treats: (Nutro Natural Choice Crunchy treats made with real apple)

Whole Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Dried Apples, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Chicken Meal, Molasses, Natural Flavor, Cinnamon, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Choline Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.

[ally173]

Originally Posted by Roxiesmama

Her food: (Nutro Natural Choice Oatmeal for sensitive stomachs)

Chicken Meal, Ground Rice, Rice Flour, Rice Bran, Whole Brown Rice, Chicken, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Oatmeal, Pea Protein, Natural Flavors, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Soybean Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, L-Lysine, Salt, Choline Chloride, Egg Product, Dried Kelp, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement.


Her Treats: (Nutro Natural Choice Crunchy treats made with real apple)

Whole Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Dried Apples, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Chicken Meal, Molasses, Natural Flavor, Cinnamon, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Choline Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.

both food and treat has chicken as a common source; so she might be allergic to chicken. switch her to a lamb protein source food and rice which is easier to digest than oatmeal; and cut all treats. she might have IBD; the vet will know for sure.

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by ally173

both food and treat has chicken as a common source; so she might be allergic to chicken. switch her to a lamb protein source food and rice which is easier to digest than oatmeal; and cut all treats. she might have IBD; the vet will know for sure.

What is IBD?
thanks

[ally173]

Originally Posted by mommadog1

What is IBD?
thanks

Irritable bowl disease; you can find some info online; and i hope some people with similar experience can offer their insight on YT
Canine IBD

my dog suffered for the past 2 years; constant vomiting and hospital visits; even vomiting blood. was always on chicken diet; until last hospital visit the vet recommended lamb and rice purina pro plan and no treats at all; and she's been doing fine.
good luck