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Originally Posted by bunnysmom
Hello :!: Help me please...i am soooo new at this..not sure if i'm posting right.... But need advice from real dog lovers...
My puppie is 3 months old...she's vomiting and is lethargic...she looks so sad...wont eat and is sick..i left her with a "friend" for a week...whose own dog had flea infestation and who knows what else!!...when i got her back she hasn't been the same. Fleas, vomiting, diahriah, lethargic...taking her to vet tomorrow...but will she be ok tonight?
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I'm glad to hear you're taking her to the vet tomorrow. That is the first thing I would have recommended. How often is she having the runs and vomiting? Obviously this can lead to dehydration in a hurry. How long has this been going on? It would be more worrysom if it were a sudden thing rather than something that has been going on for a few days. Make sure she has access to plenty of fresh water, and otherwise she should be alright until tomorrow.
There is a huge list of possibilities. Could be parvo. Here's an explanation from the net;
"PARVOVIRUS
Parvovirus can be fatal and affects the gastrointestinal system. Vomiting, bloody diarrhea and lethargy may occur in dogs infected with parvovirus."
Could also possibly be Coronavirus. Here's another explanation from the net;
"CORONAIRUS
Coronavirus causes viral diarrhea and vomiting. Coronavirus can harm the intestinal tract in puppies and dogs."
Another realistic possibility is worms or internal parasites. Probably got these from the other dog. Here's an explanation from the net;
"Diarrhea, bloody stools, lethargy, weight loss and vomiting may occur in internal parasitic infections due to the irritation to the intestinal tract."
There are many things the dog may have. Stress from you being gone could be a contributing factor, but the vomiting makes me think there is more to it. The dog could have gotten in to something poison. It's hard for me to tell you for sure weather or not the dog will be alright until the morning. Your vet is the best person to make that call. Depends on what exactly is wrong, which is broad at this point. I mean if the vomiting is violent and occuring multable times in 1 hour I would get her in the vet tonight to be safe. Here are some warning signs fron online that explain what signs to look for if it is an emergancy situation and you need to take your dog to the vet right away...
"Is it an emergency?
These conditions require immediate attention
The Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Cincinnati compiled this list of pet health emergencies. If the animal has any of the following symptoms, call your local emergency care facility and tell the receptionist that you are bringing in a dog or cat that has
Difficulty breathing,
noisy respiration,
blue tongue,
gasping for breath.
Bleeding that does not stop from any part of the body; apply pressure with a clean cloth and go!
Bloated or distended abdomen or swollen or painful abdomen with or without vomiting.
Inability to urinate or move bowels but continues to try or has bloody stool or urine or painful defecation or urination.
Heatstroke
heavy panting
extreme weakness
body temperature about 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Inability to deliver puppies or kittens, labor contractions for longer than one hour or more than 15 minutes of labor with the fetus or membrane showing.
Loss of balance or consciousness or seizure, including
tremors,
coma,
staggering,
convulsions,
sudden blindness,
tilting of the head,
biting at imaginary objects,
sudden changes in disposition such as unusual withdrawal or out-of-character aggressiveness.
Pain, severe or continuous.
Major trauma, injury, or shock from
falls,
vehicle accidents,
wounds,
cuts,
broken bones
shows signs of:
weakness,
collapse,
shallow breathing,
rapid heartbeat,
bewildered appearance,
dilated pupils.
Ingested poison; bring the container or the commercial or chemical name of the product or a list of ingredients if you have it.
Penetrating wounds anyplace, but especially in the chest or abdomen.
Vomiting or diarrhea with blood or violent episodes.
Lameness and cannot bear any weight on the leg.
Any other signs that look serious, such as:
eye problems,
severe itching with self-mutilation,
severe hives"
The vet will end up doing a fecal examination I would assume among other tests. I would closely moniter and check on him every few hours tonight if you are able. Very important.
Good luck and please keep us updated. I will pray for the both of you that everything turns out alright.
Todd
Hello
New dog owner-need help!
SINCE THE FAMILY SHE STAYED WITH DIDN'T HAVE A HANDLE ON THE FLEA INFESTATIONS...THEY HAVE TO BE CAUTIOUS!
it was the worst after all----PARVO!!
:sad:
:shock::shock: 
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