My dog was attacked. Why is he vomiting and not eating after meds?

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My 8 lb maltese was attacked by a coyote. He has two puncture wounds on his neck and is recovering. The holes were small so they didn’t suture them but we have applied bandages with antibiotic ointment so they dont get infected. Also we give him amoxicillin and clavamox together as prescribed by the vet. He has no energy, appetite, and keeps vommitting after only taking the medication for 3 days. I can tell hes in a lot of pain and I want to know what u think I should do/feed him. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Toby. I am sorry to hear about his recent attack. How terrible! Amoxicillin and Clavamox are very similar antibiotics so they are typically prescribed at the same time. They each can cause nausea and vomiting. So that may be the cause of the vomiting he is experiencing. He may not be eating due to gastrointestinal upset or being in pain. If possible, I would contact his veterinarian to see if his medications need to adjusted and if more pain medicine can be added. Do not give any over-the-counter pain medications as they can be toxic to dogs. Offer small frequent meals such as warmed canned food or water mixed into his dry kibble. This can make it more appealing. I hope this information helps!

My dog was attacked. Why is he vomiting and not eating after meds?

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