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Philippines
July 8, 2012 7:55am CST
now I am worried for my dog. my seems don't feel like to eat. he lost his appettite. I am thinking maybe he is sick or just picky when it comes to food. my dog eat only a small amount of food and then sometimes he vomited. do you think there is an alternative medicine for my dog?
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@emdjay23 (1575)
• Philippines
8 Jul 12
Before going to the doctor, give your dog 1 spoonful of sugar, make sure that he eats it. then observe, give water and if there will be no changes on at least 6-8 hours then I guess you have to bring your dog in the hospital..
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• Philippines
9 Jul 12
good idea. I gave my dog with sugar yesterday and he ate it. now he already eat but only a small amount of food.
• United States
8 Jul 12
I think your dog might have a stomach virus. It's the same when we get sick with a stomach virus. We don't want to eat. How long has this been going on? Maybe the virus will "run it's course" so your dog will feel better soon. There are certain things that are anti-viral. Garlic, cayenne and an herb called yarrow are all anti-viral. The challenge would be, in getting your dog, to consume those things if he doesn't want to eat.
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• Philippines
9 Jul 12
i will research that out and find if that is available in our neighborhood. it started three days ago now.
@kareng (59115)
• United States
8 Jul 12
Take your dog to the vet. There could be many causes. If the dog is dehydrated, he will need fluids via IV. Time is of importance. If your dog gets too weak, it could be too late to save him. Good luck and I hope your dog gets better. Let us know what the vet says, ok?
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• Philippines
9 Jul 12
okay sure. i'll take him even though the vet is far from my home.
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
8 Jul 12
Every time our dogs feel sick and vomit after eating, we feed them with sugar melted in a small amount of water. Example, melt a cup of sugar in a half cup of water. They won't drink it voluntarily so you should give it to them directly by pouring it to their mouth. We use soda bottles or any bottle will do, whichever you're comfortable with. That's an alternative medicine I can suggest. Try it, it works for our dogs. Just be careful in giving it to them, be careful of getting bitten. Good luck, and hope they will recover soon.
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• Philippines
9 Jul 12
thanks, I gave my dog yesterday with sugar and he ate it. i also gave him with strawberry jam and he also ate it. to he already eat but only a small amount of food unlike before.
@verolop29 (1096)
• United States
8 Jul 12
do u have a vet clinic near u? go see the vet dr and he may save ur dog! keep ignoring or thinking it'll go away on its own is just jepordizing ur pets life. pets are like our family. when our kids are sick we do everything in our power to make them better. im sure u love ur dog so take him to the vet right away. or u could face animal cruity and spend time in jail for that.
• Philippines
9 Jul 12
thanks. i'll do that. surely i love my dog. he is part of my life.
@ardoy0731 (7308)
• Philippines
8 Jul 12
I think the best way is to consult a vet for proper action and solution to the problem of your dog.
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• Philippines
9 Jul 12
i think it is. i don't know what to do.
@Octav1 (1419)
• Romania
9 Jul 12
Nobody can give you a recipe for your dog after only two phrases about him. A vet must see him to determine if there is a physical cause of his vomiting issue. A vet would probably run some tests to see if there's anything wrong with his stomach. If the vet says he's healthy and there is only a matter of education, you can come back to ask for advice how to make a picky dog to eat.
@deodavid (4150)
• Philippines
11 Jul 12
Hey there leon, Well better get the dog to see a vet so that the dog can be checked it is hard to speculate but maybe parvo virus that is common to hit dogs especially those that have breed anyway better got to the vet.
@Mashnn (4501)
8 Jul 12
I think he might be having some medical problems. You better take him to an animal clinic for further consultation.
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• Philippines
9 Jul 12
i think that would be much better than to find cure by myself.
@sether (38)
• Philippines
8 Jul 12
It would be better if you seek professional help from a veterinarian. I won't suggest to try some medicines that aren't prescribed by a vet. Dogs are like humans too, they should be checked up regularly.
• Philippines
9 Jul 12
good. I will do that as soon as possible. i just love dogs and I don't to losse him so i will do what i can do to help him.
• Philippines
8 Jul 12
Why not go to a veterinarian ? I know he/she knows what to do. There are many things/ medications available but were not sure of what disease your dog has. Go to the vet is still the best option.
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• Philippines
9 Jul 12
yeah great. it is just the vet are far but i will try today.