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Hi Kim,
First, let me reassure you that puppies often get upset tummies and the yellow foamy vomit is a sign of acid, and nothing too serious...unless it continues over a couple of days.
Same with the diarrhea, changing foods and stress can cause problems like that.
Now, that being said, if she is refusing water, that concerns me more than refusing foods (doods are known to be picky eaters.)
Since she chews on rawhide she may have swallowed a larger piece that can cause a problem. I don't believe she has a blockage because she is pooping, meaning that things are getting through her system.
She could have Girarrdia (sp?) which she can pick up very easily from eating excriment of infected dogs or by drinking from standing water...and other ways. She could have worms, another thing easy to pick up. Her stool sample was good at the vet, but worms and Girarrdia don't pass through every time so sometimes it takes more than one test.
I would keep an eye on her, make sure that she is drinking and that she is eliminating. If the symptoms seem frightening to you, take her to your vet, even an emergency vet visit is worth the money if you can be reassured that your pup is okay.
The most dangerous part of her symptoms is that she can get dehydrated. Be sure that if she is not taking in water, you offer her things like ice cubes, even pedia-lite (for babies) if she will take it.
If you have any way to take her temp, that would help the vet to know what it is.
Please let us know how she is feeling...and if she IS able to eat or keep anything down, try a little canned pumpkin (not pie mix, just plain pumpkin) maybe about a teaspoon (more if she is larger)...it won't hurt her and often helps ease stomach upset in dogs/puppies.
I have also given my dogs and pups PeptoBismol in very small doses, using a syringe.
Good luck!
 

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Yes, the hose will be okay unless it is not drinking water...is it from a water source that you would not drink? If so, that may be what is causing the problem...but if it is from the same source as your drinking water, she can drink from it.
Kim, she is going through a lot, and I know you are worried...I am like that too...my emergency vet bill is enormous! But I'd rather be safe than sorry...
How big is Belle now? The smaller/younger she is the more troublesome this can be...again, push the fluids and if she won't take them, I would contact the vet.
I'll be thinking of you and wishing you and Belle a healthful day!
 

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Hi Kim, I feel better now that I recall that Belle is not a tiny puppy...it is so much more worrisome for tiny pups, but bigger dogs are really good at handling things like this.
No, you probably wouldn't see worms, although you can...if you see what appears to be white grains of rice...they are worms.
Normally, though, you just need to take fresh samples in to the vet to have tested right away. They have little containers that they can give you for this, or you can just use a clean container...even a sandwich bag!
Does Belle eat or chew on a lot of things, like rocks, shoes, household items? She could have swallowed something. Often they try to throw it up.
Watch her for unusual signs, dog generally hide or find some place to be left alone when they are really sick. If she is going under bushes, beds, behind sofas, even spending too much crate time...I'd say a vet visit is in order.
And, of course, if you are too concerned, seeing a vet can reassure you and get Belle feeling better soon.
It is probably stress...but I don't want you to rule out anything until she is either better or has seen her vet...for her sake and yours!
Poor little Belle...
 

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Wow! I am so happy for Belle! And for you!!! I know how worried you were and how important our babies are to us...we hurt when they hurt, sometimes more because they depend on us to get them through.
I am so glad that the pumpkin worked, it usually does...somehow it coats the dog's stomach, I don't know how it works, only that it does!
I am glad that the two of you will have a comfortable night. Sleep well...so glad you have good news!
 
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