sick again this morning.......

He seems to be fine, but yesterday and obviously today he's been sick in the morning, it's like a frothy white/yellowy type of sick, I'm worried now that the onion gravy he had has poisoned him....after the morning he ate fine all day and was really playful and drank lots.....he's asleep now....

We had money taken xfrom our account and now we can't afford the excess for the insurance I'm so worried he's poisoned I'm gonna have to ring the vets at 9 and plead with them! he's been.sick really tiny amounts (not bigger than a 5p) and now he's sulking, won't let me open his mouth and tried to bite me........I'm so worried he's really ill... And worried the vets won't do anything cause I can't give them any money

Surely your vets have to be reasonable regarding the excess? It's not like you don't want to pay it just to have a little time to pay it give them a ring. And let us know how it goes xx

Listed below are foods that are harmful to dogs. Instant Gravy can be harmful;

Chocolate
Chocolate contains theobromine, dark chocolate with a high cocoa content contains more of the chemical. If ingested in sufficient quantities it can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, seizures, coma or even death.  

Grapes & Raisins
Grapes and raisins are highly toxic to dogs and can cause vomiting, digestive upset, kidney failure and death. The toxic dose is 32 grams of grapes per kilogram of body weight (11-30 g per kg for raisins).

Alcohol
Dogs have a small body mass, and alcohol does not break down the same way in a dogs body as it does in humans. Dogs are susceptible to adverse effects from even small amounts of alcohol, and in large enough amounts alcohol can lead to coma or death.

Instant Gravy
Instant gravy granules or powder are made for human consumption and nearly always contain onion powder. Check the label to be sure.

Bones
Everyone knows that chicken bones should not be fed to dogs, but fish bones can also be dangerous. Cooked bones can splinter and cause damage to a dog's internal digestive system. Raw bones are the safest, but make sure they are of a suitable size - too small and they may cause a hazard. Dogs not used to such rich food may also suffer from an upset digestive system after eating raw bones / marrowbone.

Tea, Coffee, Cola
These drinks all contain caffeine which affect the heart and nervous system and are not suitable for consumption by dogs.

Liver in Large Quantities
Can lead to vitamin A toxicity which affects the muscles and bones.
Hops
Hops, often used in home brewing, can cause Malignant Hypothermia in dogs which can be fatal. Symptoms include panting, increased temperature and elevated heart rate. Can lead to seizures and death.

Onions & Garlic
Onions are poisonous to dogs, especially if consumed in large quantities. Although less toxic than onions garlic should also be avoided. They can cause damage to the red blood cells. The effect from the chemical present in onions and garlic is cumulative - it can build up in the body over time, so even feeding small amounts is not recommended.

Fruit seeds & Pits
Large pits like peach and plumb can form an obstruction in the dogs digestive system, other seeds and pits can contain Cyanogenic Glycosides.

Raw Eggs
Apart from the risk of salmonella raw eggs contain avidin which can affect the way B Vitamins are absorbed.

Raw Fish
Feeding raw fish can lead to thiamine deficiency which can result in loss of appetite, seizures or even death. Cases of death following consumption of Raw Salmon have also been recorded - a micro-organism within the fish causes the illness.

Salt
Dogs are susceptible to large quantities of salt because of their small body mass, it can lead to kidney problems which can be fatal.

Sugar
Can cause problems with teeth and weight gain, and may also contribute to onset of diabetes in dogs.

Yeast Dough
The yeast continues to be active after consumption, this can cause serious internal problems, even ruptures.

How much of the gravy did he eat ? Did he eat it in it's powdered form or once it had been diluted with the water ?

Do you have a credit card you could use for this ?

If he is still being sick, it's important to make sure there is plenty of fresh water available to keep him hydrated. Obviously you are worried and are keeping an eye on him, but try to monitor if/how much he drinks. Any news on the vet yet? Hope the poor little guy gets better soon, please let us know how he is getting on.

Poor lil man hope he recovers soon   

Hi everyone sorry I've been beside myself all day. The gravy had onion powder in, and I didn't realise, I took him straight to the vets this morning.he's being kept in over night,
His red blood cells were on the low end of normal and he was dehydrated. I had a phone call at 5.30 to say he is fine and improving, loving everyone at the vets and he is stable, he has now eaten and drunk. They are going to check him in the morning to see if his red blood cell count has improved.if it has he can come home in the afternoon!!!

I have been completely an utterly exhausted of all emotion today.

Oh no! What a worry for you glad he's improving and fingers and paws crossed he comes home to you tomorrow x

Happy to hear he's shaking it! Hope he gets to come home with you early

This is good news! The little guy is on the mend and he'll be home soon.   

Glad to hear he is doing better xx

Glad there is an improvement. Soon be back with you

It sounds like you got to the vets soon so don't beat yourself up. He's on the mend now and be home in no time  

Pleased to hear Loki is doing better. It's such a worry when they aren't well.

I feel really lost today!! I haven't even been in my bedroom my friend is staying tonight so I'm gonna sleep downstairs!! (liams excited about the bed to himself) I just hate the thought of him there all alone :'( really hate it.I'm not gonna sleep tonight, bloods are being done again in the morning and hopefully he will come home by the afternoon....

 hopefully he'll be back with you tomorrow xx

It really is a strange feeling when the aren't there, bet he will have the biggest wag going when you pick him up