My 8-month-old dog is very sick, throwing up foam. What should I do?

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I need help i cant afford to go to the vet and i dont know if my dog is poisoned or caught a disease he wont eat or drink and shivers and throws up foam hes 8 months. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | 35 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Rocky! I understand that this is a difficult situation to be in. With Rocky's age, if he is not fully vaccinated, the first possibility that comes to mind is that he may have parvo. This is a life-threatening illness that is very common in unvaccinated puppies, and often causes the symptoms you describe. It's also possible that Rocky may have an intestinal obstruction due to something he swallowed, or may have ingested something toxic. Regardless, I'm afraid this sounds like a very serious problem - there is really nothing at all you can do at home to treat it, since anything you try to give him by mouth will just come back up. He needs IV fluids and injectable medication to control his vomiting as soon as possible, or I would be very concerned that he may not survive. I understand that costs are a concern for you, but I'm afraid there are really no options other than taking him to a vet as soon as possible. You can see if there is a low-cost SPCA clinic in your area that may be able to help, or call around to some local veterinary practices to see if they accept payments. You could also apply online for Care Credit, which is a payment plan accepted by most clinics: www.carecredit.com

My 8-month-old dog is very sick, throwing up foam. What should I do?

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