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There are two types: congenital and acquired. The vet thinks it may be due to myasthenia gravis.

The vet is certain Giz has megaesaphogus (sp?). The x-Ray confirmed it, as well as pneumonia due to aspirating. I'm so angry, because the first vet should have seen the pneumonia, at least! He's very weak, very dehydrated. He is staying overnight, well, a few nights. They have him on IV...

I'm sorry for the late reply. The X-rays showed nothing unusual. She said he's healthy and sent us home with pain meds. She didn't address the vomiting because he wasn't exhibiting the symptom that day. However, it has continued since the visit. We've called a second vet and hope to...

Yes, he's crated. Thankfully, he likes the security of his crate and isn't a dog that you have to wrestle into it. I will check out that website Penny, thank you.

Hi everyone! I've had dachshunds for years, I need advice on my 9 y/0 doxie, Giz. Last week he began vomiting. For two days he couldn't hold anything down. On day three, he was fine. A week later, the same vomiting happened. This time, it was accompanied by lack of appetite, lethargy, and...