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black lab puppy scare.

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Question
I fed my 5 month old black lab puppy a chicken sausage in pork casing, and since then, he throws up each time he eats anything, and won't play or anything. he drinks, but no more than usual. i am very worried. have i done something awful or could it just be the heat? its like 90 something and his first summer.  i am very worried and want him to be healthy, but i dont want to blow all my money on a vet just to find out that he is ok.

Answer
Hi Kitty;
Veterinary bills are a matter of fact if you ae going to assume the responsibility of an animal.
If your child were sick, you would take it to a doctor.
A Vterinarian takes the same premed courses an MD takes, and when finish they go into their speciality, veterinary Medicine.
Your dog is a life you are responsible for,
No expert worth their salt will diagnose. We are not veterinarians, and those of us who ARE Vets, will not diagnose without seeing the animal.
Unless there was a bone in it that got stuck, I can't think it was the chicken.
If the enzyme that is in pork, that kills dogs was present, then you are over-due at the Vet's.
I suggest you get him to a doctor as soon as possible. Juast from constantly vomiting, he can become dihydrated, which if it goes far enough can kill him, and if he is vomiting so much, he is not getting the jutrients from his food.
Only an examination by a qualified Veterinarian can ive you a correct answer, and start or recommend treatment.
You can also ask your Veterinarian about health insurance.
There are several companies that provide health insurance that can cut future Vet bills by a lot.
Charlotte