My dog is vomiting and not eating. Vet visit was unhelpful. What now?

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Elizabeth is not eating nor drinking and has been vomitting pile for at least 5 times. My visit to the vet was unsatisfactory. He just auscultated her pulse and immediately assumed it was influenza. No blood test and no complete physical exam were done. No IV fluids were given. He prescribed 3 shots of antibiotic given IM and said she's eventually get better. What should I do next?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Withhold food for 24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. Wait at least an hour between feedings. If the vomiting persists, consider a recheck with a different veterinarian. If the vomiting stops, transition slowly to Elizabeth's regular diet. A bland diet can be plain white rice mixed with either cottage cheese, cooked/drained ground beef or boiled boneless/skinless chicken breast.

My dog is vomiting and not eating. Vet visit was unhelpful. What now?

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