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Vicki:
So glad you are taking your baby to an IMS. Your are educated now, and strong so you will be able to ask the right questions to help your baby. I think this is best with everything that is going on. You are doing the right thing, and we are all here for you. God Bless both of you. We will be eagerly awaiting to hear the news from the IMS. Your baby will benefit from this decision!! It will get better, keep saying that to yourself. We are saying prayers for your dear baby.
Last night Scoop did not finish all his supper. Even with adding baby food to it. I was getting ready to take him out and he started getting a little antsy. I thought something is up. When we came back in he looked for Raleigh. I told Raleigh to get up on the chair and Scoop went into the kitchen. I thought he went for a drink but when he didn't go to the bowl I helped him but he didn't want a drink. He circled around about 3 or 4 times. He did that before when he vomited. I could see he was going to be sick. He did vomit. I took him to the living room, with some paper towels, and petted him and just tried to get him to rest. Soon he vomited again and eventually a third time. He then went to sleep aside of my husband on the big chair. This morning he ate all his food but he won't eat it unless I put baby food or some of Raleigh's food in it. I don't like what is happening. I called the vet's office this morning and told them about the vomiting and to tell the vet about it.
Thanks Tipper's mom. I hope you and Tipper are having a good day.
Vicki:
Please read my new post!!
How are you and Scoop now? Any sickness after dinner tonight?
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Vicki- vomiting is a potential side effect and the drug needs to be given with food
Quote:
Using Benazepril for Your Dog
Oftentimes, vets recommend combining benazepril along with other medicines in order to provide a holistic control of your pet's heart failure or other issues. In many cases, benazepril will be combined with a diuretic in order to help flush dangerous toxins from your pet's system.
Benazepril is available in tablet form. It is usually administered along with food or treats and given around the time of meals. The standard dosage of the medicine is typically between .1 to .3 milligrams per pound. Therefore, the exact amount of the medicine that you'll need to give to your pet at each dosing is dependent upon his:
•weight
•size
•health condition
•other drugs in his system
Most benazepril administrations are given once per day.
Risks and Side Effects of Using Benazepril
Benazepril is generally safe in dogs when prescribed by a veterinarian. It's important, however, to inform your vet of any and all other medicines which are in your pet's system before you give him benazepril. Benazepril can interact negatively with drugs like non steroidal anti inflammatory medicines, so it's necessary to be sure that no such negative reaction will occur.
The most commonly noted side effects associated with benazepril include the following:
•Changes in urination schedule
•Increased thirst
•Low blood pressure
•Lethargy
•Weakness
•Vomiting
Read more: Benazepril for Dogs - VetInfo
When a dog is vomiting, pancreatitis is usually the first thing that comes to my mind. I would ask your vet about running a spec cPL test.
Oh, so sorry Scoop had a bad night. I know you are feeling terrified right now, but remember, you are doing this so that you can hopefully get some answers to all the questions that have been bothering you for so long. I hope that in fact, you do get some answers.
How are you and Scoop doing now?
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
No vomitong today. All his poops were very soft today. They have been soft since he started on the g/d food but they were pretty mushy today. I give all his meds with food. He vomited for the first time on 2/12 if my notes are correct. This was like the third time since then that he vomited. There was one or two other times I thought he was going to but didn't. Just gagged. He has me upset with how picky he has gotten with his food. That is not like Scoop at all. That worries the heck out of me.
I'll let you know how it goes with the IMS. Hope Scoop doesn't hate me. No food, no water, another doctor.
I love you Scoop!
Good luck today Vicki and Scoop! Hope you get some answers for your little darling... we all in the room with you holding your hand and cheering for Scoop!! Will be here tomorrow night to see how it went xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx