
Eventually, we also discovered that he is allergic to chicken, which is a terrible thing for a dog to be allergic to as it is an ingredient in most treats, biscuits and even some rawhides. When we are out, we have to be constantly vigilant that he isn't fed treats that we don't know the ingredients of, because people constantly want to give him something for being so friendly. I'm sure he gets annoyed with us, but we take his health very seriously, and even stayed home for Christmas so that he didn't have to be boarded or travel while ill. That is something a lot of people don't understand and I felt bad about not making it to see our families, but either of us wouldn't leave him when he was sick. Kita still throws up now and then, and he warns us by begging to go outside first. We are careful to never scold him no matter where he throws up, as he is already upset and embarrassed when it happens. We simply put him in his crate to rest while we clean up the mess. Within 10 minutes, he is happy and playing as if he never was sick.
If your dog gets sick, there are a ton of online resources to use: I've compiled a list on our cat Seph's blog. Tests and treatments can be expensive, so pet insurance can be a lifesaver. The pet insurance we got for the dogs is directly through Banfield at Petsmart, and has literally saved us hundreds of dollars. Make sure that they aren't running unnecessary tests and to go over the prices beforehand, as they may be able to rule some illnesses out first or offer you payment plans or cheaper options. If your dog seems sick after eating particular foods, even a day later, try removing that ingredient from their diet if possible, but understand that it could take a few months to completely get it out of their system.

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