AboutJana Connell RVT, CVT Expertise I can answer most questions about small animal and wildlife care as well as small animal nutrition. I can also answer questions about all phases of dental care for small animals. I cannot diagnose diseases nor will I try to. That is only for a licensed Veterinarian to do. I DO NOT do birds (unless it is wildlife or songbirds) or HAMSTERS/GERBILS/CHINS/GUINEA PIGS so please submit these questions to the appropriate sections. I also do not know much about reptiles, so post those to the reptile experts also. Thanks!
Experience I have over 35 years experience in the field of veterinary medicine. I specialized in small animals and did wildlife rehab for over 25 years, mostly raptors, squirrels and opossums. I am a nutritional consultant with 6 certificates from Hills Pet Foods, CNM and Purina.
Organizations Audubon,World Wildlife Federation, American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians.
Education/Credentials Licensed with California and Oregon, RVT and CVT.
Certified Veterinary Dental Technician
Question my 7 month yorkie is lethargic, has diarrhea and is throwing up. He has all his shots. I've been giving him pedialite and baby food...any suggestions on what I can do or what he may have?
Answer Your baby could have anything from parvo to pancreatitis from eating some table scraps. Gastorenteritis is another one.
You don't want to risk it Mike, get him to a vet right away. Seven month old small breeds go downhill very quickly.
Even with vaccinations they can get a milder form of parvo. What you are doing now is good. Stop the baby food to give his gut a chance to rest and keep the fluids going into him until you get him to the vet's.
Give him pedialyte every half hour- about an 1/8 of a cup or 24 CCs in a syringe full.
Problem is with vomiting they lose it all which is why he needs to see the vet and get an iv into him.
I hope he gets well soon. Please let me know what you find out and how he is doing.
