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Post by sally on Mar 31, 2010 9:31:34 GMT 10
Hi Tom- great site  I have a question regarding a friends dog (16 months old). Lately after trials he has started to vomit up white flem (this has happened the last three times), he also let him off in a field lately... and after a short gallop he had to carry the dog back to the yard as he was exhausted. He is now resting him. I was wondering what could be the reaons for the vomit to be a white flem?, and what course of action would you recommend? |
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Post by Tom Meulman on Mar 31, 2010 12:00:23 GMT 10
Hi Sally,
There are unfortunately a number of reasons that a dog will vomit up white foam or even some yellow bile after a run.
The most common being a stomach upset after a dramatic change in the diet. In some instances this can cause problems for three to four weeks before the dog’s digestive system gets used to the change in food.
Running a greyhound with absolutely nothing in the stomach can also have the same effect because the stomach then becomes acidy and this can cause gastric reflux.
Other reasons can be: A low grade gut infection, excessive worm load especially roundworm, tonsillitis or a throat or lung infection, or even something as severe as liver damage, or problems with the pancreas.
What concerns me most is the fact that this greyhound was severely distressed after doing some free running. On that basis it would certainly be a good idea to have the greyhound examined by a specialist greyhound vet, and to have a blood profile done to rule out any possible severe causes for the vomiting.
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While most trainers would say that bileing the dog out would cure the problem, I am loath to suggest doing this mainly due to the dog being severely distressed after free running, and therefore I believe that the cause should be further investigated.
Cheers,
Tom
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Post by sally on Apr 7, 2010 7:06:49 GMT 10
Thank you for your reply and great advice... he got he dog blood tested yesterday, and his red and white blood cells were good, however the lymphoids (not sure of spelling!) were very high, so the vet thinks that the dog is near the end of a virus. The dog has been in much better form the last few days so fingers crossed it was only the virus that was causing the problem.
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Post by alex gill on Jan 28, 2016 8:32:40 GMT 10
greyhound wheezes after race.and when on leash.
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Post by Tom Meulman on Jan 28, 2016 13:31:36 GMT 10
Hi Alex,
I'm sorry mate but there are far too many variables involved in that occurrence for me to be able to give you any real indication of the cause.
If it is a recent thing to happen it could simply be severe tonsillitis, or the end result of a upper respiratory infection. If it is a long standing problem it could be anything from a smaller than usual windpipe to a soft palate that is causing it.
To be sure of the cause a physical examination by your Vet would definitely be the best option.
Cheers
Tom
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