One of our dogs is causing problems between my husband and myself when we otherwise have a good relationship. It is absolutely not the dog’s fault. She’s a lovely dog, very very intelligent, quick to train, very funny and sassy and a bit needy 😃
We have two dogs of the same breed. They are both adopted daschunds who had difficult upbringings . They are adorable and like all dogs shed a bit, scratch cushion seats when they go to sleep, get the odd muddy paw here and there and one of them is a bit barky. Overall though they are good dogs.
The problem is that the youngest female dog throws up regularly. Either yellow bile or her dinner. Every couple of days.
She does it everywhere and anywhere and doesn’t even attempt to go out although she has never had any toileting issues so she must be caught short.
We have (obviously) taken her to the vet - about seven times I think - and got a second and third opinion. She’s had two endoscopies. Two ultrasounds. One x-ray. Many physical examinations. She’s had bloods taken several times and poo samples taken. And no cause can be found.
The verdict is that she is just a “sickie” dog. She’s energetic and a good weight. She’s wormed regularly. We’ve adjusted her diet several times over five years and not one thing makes a difference. She’s not a dog who is very motivated by food tbh.
We have a new special groomer who keeps her fur extra short so she is not grooming herself and ingesting hair.
The verdict seems to be that she is just a “sicky” dog.
I am not happy about this because I don’t like the idea that there could be something wrong with her which we are not tackling properly. And also bc it revolts me and when she throws up I do too. I don’t know why it upsets me so much but I am not good with vomit generally. I am sorry if this sounds over the top but I literally dread coming downstairs now throughout the day from my office or my bedroom.
Nearly every other dog owner I speak to says their dog throws up about once every five years.
My dh says I am over-reacting but he is not home all day dealing with it all the time. I probably am over-reacting tbh but I have never been good with bodily fluids.
My dh though has absolutely no sympathy for me and every sympathy for the dog, as if I have no sympathy for the dog too! Of course I do! She doesn’t show any signs of being ill but of course I am concerned for her and worry about her.
Dh gets upset if I try and come to some sort of reasonable compromise about confining her to a smaller area (our downstairs is open plan). She is very fit and energetic and has three good walks a day - morning and night by my dh - and lunch time by me.
Can anyone help please or had a similar issue with a dog?