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How To Take Care Of A Vomiting Dog

By Shari Evans


It is common for dogs to have digestive problems and an upset stomach. This is due to their nature to eat or chew on different treats that they found on the floor, yard or even in garbage. There are some dogs that even drink water from the toilet which has too many bacteria. Digestive illnesses on dogs are oftentimes associated with vomiting which can be painful for them. Looking at their pain is truly disheartening but you need to get close to them in order for you to see what's really happening and help them to recover.

Improving the Dog's Condition

Pet parents should count the number of times that their dog had vomited. If this only happens once, they should not panic but that doesn't mean that they don't have to be alert and watch for the next thing that's going to happen. Once the dog had vomited again, you can start to take action to make treat his condition. A vomiting dog is having a bad digestive process and your goal should be bringing their digestion back on track. You can do this by withholding food for 12 to 24 hours after the last throw up. While in their fasting period, keep your dog hydrated by providing water but don't let them bloat their stomach with it.

After the fasting period, you can put the dog under a bland diet. You can buy some bland diet stuff in a pet store or you can make your own. Mix rice, cottage cheese and chicken meat together and feed your dog in a very small amount every hour. This will help your dog's stomach to adjust and get reintroduced with food. Give a small dose of antacid to calm the stomach. If the dog refuses to eat or drink, force him to swallow some water from a syringe by landing a few drops on their cheeks.

Comforting a Vomiting Dog

Keep the dog indoors and let him stay in a cool, comfy and clean bedding. This will prevent him from being exposed to heat and bacteria outside which causes nausea. Do not bathe the dog while he is sick as this can only make the condition worse. Make sure that your pooch remains hydrated and provide an ice cube in case that he doesn't want to drink from the syringe. Some dogs are feeling hot and will search for cold water. Close the lid of the toilet to prevent him from drinking the cold water with bacteria.

Observe your dog and the vomit. This may sound unappealing but knowing what is being thrown up by the body is necessary to tell your dog's condition. If the vomit is yellow, it means that it is stomach bile and dogs vomit it occasionally however this one could be painful and could lead to death if it happened many times and was left untreated. If there is blood or feces on the vomit, this implies and emergency and you have to call the veterinarian immediately to rescue your dog. Even at the dog's hospital or at home, try to always be on your dog's side. Tender loving care is still something that can make everyone even dogs to feel better and safe.




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