Why is my small dog in heat vomiting and shaking? What should I do?

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We have a small (15lbs) dog, she is in heats to the moment. She has been vomiting and is now shaking, she was tachypneic prior to vomiting and is now breathing normal. Her vomit seems whole, no sign of gi bleed. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 15 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Cali! It's good that her breathing has returned to normal, and it was probably faster due to her getting ready to vomit. She could have a GI illness, pancreatitis, a foreign body, or may have eaten something rotten. You can try a home remedy to see if that helps with the vomiting. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, she vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away.

Why is my small dog in heat vomiting and shaking? What should I do?

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