sickly dog vomiting no appetite

Question
should i do something extra? he just stopped,but vomitted all night,like white stuff..now all clear

Answer
Hi Yolanda,

Throwing up white, or even yellowish liquid just means your dog's stomach is empty.

If your dog has been vomiting for more than 48 hours, is acting depressed or lethargic you should not delay in having him examined by your vet.

Your dog may not have an appetite because his stomach hurts. Start by giving your dog's sore stomach a complete rest. Allow no food or water until your dog has gone at least six hours without vomiting. Begin with very small amounts of water at frequent intervals. If there is more vomiting, let your dog's stomach have a rest for another six hours.
A good way to do this is to give your dog a couple of ice cubes to lick, so he can't drink so much that his sore stomach gets distended by too much water, which will make him vomit again. Give a Poodle sized dog one teaspoonful at a time, a German Shepherd sized dog about two tablespoonfuls. Over a period of a few hours gradually increase the amounts offered until your dog's thirst is satisfied. If you wish, give clear liquids such as low sodium chicken broth, Pedialyte or a little Jell-O. After at least 12 hours, when your dog's thirst has been satisfied, you may begin giving small amounts of bland food:

Mix one and a half cups of cooked white rice with one half cup of cooked chicken or turkey meat (no grease, no skin). You can substitute with jarred baby food. Boiled or baked potato may be substituted for the rice. Give a Poodle sized dog about one half teaspoonful at a time. A large dog can have as much as a tablespoonful. Over a period of twenty four hours, gradually increase the amounts being fed until your dog's hunger is satisfied. Do not rush things. If vomiting occurs now, you must start over from the beginning.

If your dog is able to keep the bland food down, the following day, begin mixing the bland diet half and half with your dog's normal food. Instead of one or two big feedings, divide the normal amount into four or five small feedings.

If the vomiting never stops, you need to have your dog examined by your vet.

Best of luck,

Patti