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My Yorkie vomited, got fluids, now lethargic & drinking a lot. What now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 12 years and 11 months old | 6 lbs

Had my 6 lb Yorkie at vets this morning for vomiting.He was given Injection of 10 mg /mi per mi also Fluids Subcutaneous.Told not to given fluids for 4 hrs . He now wants to drink excessively and is lethargic. What should I do next?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2017

If he is getting worse despite treatment he may need to be seen again for more testing to determine the underlying illness so that he gets appropriate treatment. I didn't see where you mentioned what his diagnosis was, and he name if the injectable medicine that he was given didn't come through in your post. Give him at least 24 hrs to see if he improves. However if you ever notice pale gums, continuous heavy panting, unresponsiveness, or unexplained bruising on his body, then he should seek veterinary attention immediately. If you feel that there is more you wish to discuss about Dolce then feel free to request a private consultation with either myself or one of the other experts. Best of luck and take care.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

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    I recommend you contact your vets office as soon as possible to discuss the changes you describe. I would not withold fluids if he wants to drink but offer small amounts of room temperature fresh water and also pedialyte - large volume of fluids can initiate vomiting on an empty stomach! The initial diagnosis as to the underlying cause and the actual drug given would be helpful if you have further queries feel free to repost

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