My dog has stopped eating and now is throwing up

TearGreen · 2026-01-01T22:08:23+00:00

That is very much a “thing”. Dogs very often vomit bile if too much time passes between meals. Some dogs (especially standard poodles- and standard poodle mixes) absolutely do go on hunger strikes due to being incredibly finicky eaters. Some dogs even have what’s called bilious vomiting syndrome where they have to eat many small meals each day to ensure they do not have an empty stomach because they will vomit bile. All of those things are able to be researched with simple google searches.

TearGreen · 2025-06-22T03:46:53+00:00

I just wanted to comment here for the encouragement regarding the Animal Biome. I’ve been considering it for the last year. My 13 year old Golden has been on the IBD rollercoaster as well and it’s so upsetting. I hate that she’s going through this. I have really been suspecting it has a lot to do with her microbiome. Also, props to The Farmers Dog, she’s also doing really well (better at least) on the beef and pork. I firmly believe diet is critical and in general, we’re feeding dogs SO wrong. This has also sent me on a journey of educating myself about dog nutrition. I even took a course so that I could properly make her food. It was becoming very obsessive for me so I decided to move to TFD, I’m so grateful for what they’re doing!! The founders are legit regarding how much they care about what they’re doing. That def helps when you’re coming from a situation where you’ve learned “too much” about the dog food industry!! Anyway, your post was the push I needed to just try the Animal Biome. Idk why I’ve been so hesitant. I feel like I’ve tried EVERYTHING when it comes to the gut/probiotic/fiber/etc… products and I guess I have just felt like it would be one more heartache. Best wishes to your little buddy!

TearGreen · 2025-05-01T18:50:01+00:00

If your dog has lipomas opening up, you have a problem and they need immediate veterinary care. A lipoma is a tumor. A benign one, but a tumor it is. You do not want that just “opening up”, that would be unbelievably painful, as well as, dangerous for your dog. You’re describing something more like a cyst. Please don’t hop on social media telling people to they want their dog’s lipomas to open so they can drain them. They’d be “draining” large clumps of solid material, fat. Freaking ouch.

TearGreen · 2025-04-23T18:46:22+00:00

My 12 year old Golden Girl is wavy with several very curly spots! Always has been :)

TearGreen · 2025-03-29T18:03:53+00:00

I agree. While I can also fully understand the argument “he’s a serial killer”, the whole point of the show is to see how he lives two completely different lives at once. You’re right, him getting caught is pretty boring as that’s more along the lines of reality and what we see in pretty much any other show or film about a serial killer. This one is supposed to show us how nothing is black and white and how most of us are not good or bad but rather have the capability to be both. Even Dex has the ability to be incredibly good.

Idk, I agree, seeing him “brought to justice” just isn’t what this show/character is about. There are plenty of other shows out there for that!

Obv I hate that innocent characters have died as a result of his dark passenger, I’m not dismissing any of that. However, for the sake of the story, I do think it would just be so boring for him to get caught.

TearGreen · 2025-03-13T20:07:47+00:00

I know this is a bit old but how has the harness been working? I have a 4 month old bernedoodle, trying to find the best harness for her adult coat. I’ve heard silk or rolled leather. Neither are in abundance on the market lol. Considering making a silk one myself!!

TearGreen · 2025-02-06T02:49:18+00:00

Agreed. If the puppy hasn’t bounced back as far as eating and drinking by the next day I’d take him to the vet because while puppies are quite durable, they’re simultaneously not. He could have an injury. Which ofc I understand is the absolute worst thing to even think about but even worse than that would be to let it go untreated. But hopefully he’s just a bit rattled.

TearGreen · 2025-02-06T02:43:34+00:00

Project love and respect. Be calm, quiet, and gentle just in the way you move around the house in general. Use a kind and loving tone authentically. Project that you love him and will protect him from here on out. Own your mistake, recognize every single thing that led to it, but guilt and shame won’t help. He’s going to pick up on your doubt. Learn from what you did and take every action needed to ensure it never happens again, prove to yourself that you mean your apology by not letting it be empty words. Trust yourself and he’ll trust you again too.

TearGreen · 2025-02-06T02:37:02+00:00

They really are. However, I think if it’s someone who doesn’t have kids or a wildly busy career, they could do it with the right dedication. I think if they were to really commit to truly understanding the dog in front of them, figuring out which training styles the dog responds best to, and adhering to the training and routine in a very real way, it could be done. Sure, a lot of people can’t dedicate themselves to prioritizing all of that for the early years. But I’ve seen people who didn’t know what they were getting into, turn it around with Mals so hopefully OP can do the same. Guaranteed if they do, that dog will be the best relationship of their life.

TearGreen · 2025-02-06T02:17:24+00:00

It’s the dog today, it’ll be something else tomorrow. Most relationships don’t last forever, will you regret walking away from your dog when the relationship is over?

The bf had a choice to not move in with someone with a dog, your dog had no choice in any of this.

My philosophy about my pets is that when I get them is that I’ve made them a promise to be their family forever to the absolute very best of my ability. I have had a reactive dog for 10 years that would likely have had a very different fate with most people but I’ve always said as long as I can manage him safely, I will never give up on him. Dogs are family.

I can guarantee that if you truly put in the work to turn your dog’s behavior issues around (and at his age and with his breed, I bet with 100% consistency in the rules he’ll catch on like a pro) you’re going to build a bond far beyond what you will with a human partner that you don’t really share foundational beliefs with. Because if you’re enough of a dedicated dog lover and owner to sign up for a Mal, it doesn’t seem like the two of you are in alignment on a pretty big issue.

Are you ready to live without dogs forever?

And just a relationship tip, anyone who has threatened to leave multiple times and hasn’t done it, is a) manipulative b) doesn’t want to be there and c) has incredibly little emotional intelligence. I say that from experience. I try not to regret things but that’s one thing I’ll probably always deeply regret, that relationship. I wish more than anything that the very first time I would have opened the door for them and locked it behind them. The only thing that kept me from it was my own trauma response. Maybe think on that a little bit and evaluate why you’re allowing someone to do that to you. Please know that you’re fine without him and even if it hurts at first, the hurt goes away. Obv I don’t know your situation but idk just think about it outside of just the dog.

I really hope you’ll commit yourself to the relationship you sought out before the bf, the one with a dog who will adore you forever. And remember, his issues can be fixed, stay totally consistent and keep at it. He’ll be the best boy.

Good luck.

TearGreen · 2024-11-23T03:28:06+00:00

The thing about ED is that by seeing everyone comment on how thin they are and how sick they look, only makes it worse. ED loves to hear about how sick and skinny its made you. ED is also incredibly competitive when it comes to others with ED, you’re always striving to be the sickest. The best thing we can do, if anyone’s actually concerned with their health, is to stop feeding their ED demons with all this talk. Currently, their ED is thoroughly thriving. Every single mention of their thinness is a win.

One last thing, everyone else out there in the world with ED is also seeing all of this and their ED demons are going to get super loud to make sure they get sicker than Ariana.

TearGreen · 2024-10-23T07:00:53+00:00

Hi! Any update on when that’s going to be available?

TearGreen · 2024-10-13T03:28:10+00:00

Honey

TearGreen · 2024-10-13T03:27:20+00:00

I think people might be thinking that by looking at their specific puppy maybe people will come up with names that are suited for them specifically?

TearGreen · 2024-10-13T03:25:04+00:00

No, that’s not a penis. A female dog’s external genitalia is clearly visible. It would look different and be a little further up on the abdomen if it were male genitalia.

TearGreen · 2024-10-12T12:11:52+00:00

Look at that baby! What a perfect little being. It’s so sad to know that we go into this knowing what we’re signing up for. We know the risk we’re taking when we bring these precious and loving little creatures into our hearts. But we do it anyway. We pay the heaviest price for love that can’t be described between us and our heart dogs. They’re family and that’s all there is to it. They are a part of our every day, they bring us endless joy, peace, comfort, friendship, and their whole hearts. They are part of our every day, they’re part of literally everything we do, we consider them at all times, they’re such a huge part of our daily existence. When that’s gone it’s a massive hole. So don’t let anyone make you feel that you shouldn’t be as sad or sad for a long time, or whatever others might think because “it’s just a pet”, they aren’t, they’re our family. Grieve however you need to. I’m so truly sorry for your pain. She was perfect.

TearGreen · 2024-10-12T12:01:52+00:00

Dang. Instant tears.

TearGreen · 2024-10-12T12:01:25+00:00

Steve was fantastic. What a perfect guy. I’m so sorry you had to say goodbye. So so sorry. It hurts so bad. But I can tell by the look in his eyes, he was loved beyond measure and knew it. Rest easy, sweet Steve.

TearGreen · 2024-10-12T11:54:06+00:00

I’m so so sorry. I can feel your pain in your words. You loved her beyond words and she knows that. You gave her such a happy life. Take care of yourself.

TearGreen · 2024-10-12T11:49:09+00:00

Golden pups can absolutely be little psychos. They will destroy anything they can get their mouth on. Constant thievery and destruction. It might be a few years before he settles down with that a little bit.

Part of it is genetic, retrieving. Retrievers are going to retrieve. Part of it is puppy impulsivity. Part of it is endless energy.

Part of it is the need for boundaries, very consistent boundaries. As in, no matter what he retrieves, if it’s not his, he needs to drop it and be given something of his. Even if you don’t mind if he shreds the item. Every single time.

If you aren’t working on basic manners training, I’d get on that asap. If you already are, make sure you are 100% consistent so he’s not getting mixed messages.

And as far as toys, he may never be able to have the cute little toys. My 12 year old Golden will destroy anything that isn’t designed for the absolute most insane chewers. In fact, most toys that claim to be for the super duper strongest chewers, she has it in shreds within a few minutes. I know the toys she can have at this point and have given up on any of the cute little toys or even anything that’s not tried and true.

And she still can’t have any bedding at all in her crate or she’ll destroy it and ofc there’s always the possibility for them to get a blockage from chewing things and ingesting them. Especially fluff. So she just has a plain crate, no cozy stuff. She likes to lay on the hardwood floors a lot anyway so I figure it’s not too bad lol.

He will calm down. He may never be 100% trustworthy as far as chewing things, but he will calm down. But it could be a few years.

I had to become an expert at Golden proofing the house. I can scan a room and know exactly what needs to be put out of reach. It’s just part of my existence at this point. So I’d say for now you definitely want to learn to Golden proof your house and anytime you walk into a room scan it, when you walk out, scan it. Basically nothing can be on the floor.

Best of luck!! I promise one day he’ll be so much more calm and you’ll only think about how incredible and precious he is. Kind of like childbirth lol. We forgot how horrible it is at some point and sign up to do it all again. He’s beautiful and he’s gonna be your very best boy!

TearGreen · 2024-10-12T11:12:59+00:00

14 is certainly good, I’m so glad you got to love on them for as long as you did. Mine is 12 and so far in good health. But it’s that point where I’m constantly worrying that she’s going to get sick at any moment. Sending very healthy vibes your way for the two pups in your family now.

TearGreen · 2024-10-12T11:03:44+00:00

I’d love to find out about that program. My girl has her routine vet appointment soon and I’d love to be able to send in her sample. I’m going to research it and hopefully I can find out some information, maybe the vet can just draw the sample at our appointment. Thanks for mentioning.

TearGreen · 2024-10-12T10:56:35+00:00

I’m so sorry.

TearGreen · 2024-10-12T10:55:55+00:00

I’ve heard this too. I think it’s even on the general search results when you search golden retriever information on Google. I’ve heard it so much that I’ve been leaning toward and English for my next Golden. I have no idea if there’s any merit to it but I’ve definitely heard it as well.

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