To say that vomiting is an unpleasant experience is to be kind. And for man’s best friend this can be an excruciating experience. Dogs are not supposed to throw up, so when they do, you should be a little worried. Before you figure out how to stop your dog from vomiting, you need to determine the reason for your pet’s sickness and then take action as soon as you possibly can. Some possible reasons are listed below:
– Sudden change in diet
– Growing too fast
– Ate something toxic
– Extreme allergy
– Part of a cheap gnawing toy stuck in digestive track
If your dog is vomiting you should put it on a fast. An adult dog needs to not eat for around 12 to 24 hours and a puppy should not eat for about eight to 10 hours. This gives their stomach a rest and helps to regulate their digestive system. You can give them a small amount of water, but nothing else. After the fast you can start them on a strict diet plan. You need to implement a small bland diet of 2/3 white rice and 1/3 boiled chicken. If the dog can keep it down, then give them another meal of the same composition in four hours. If your pet seems to be getting better, continue with this diet over a few days and gradually put the dog back onto its regular food plan.
If your dog is vomiting frequently you should consider it an emergency and take them to a animal hospital or to its vet. Vomiting can be extremely dehydrating for your pet. Your vet may want to prescribe an antibiotic like Flagyl which kills bacterias and parasties that could cause your dog to vomit. You could also try to give him a homemade medical solution containing two teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide followed by a teaspoon of salt to solve his vomiting problem.
Continuing Problems
If your dog continues to get sick, you should seek professional help. Use TalkLocal to be put in contact with reliable local veterinarian services. You don’t have to do any work! Simply input your problem and availability and TalkLocal will do the rest. Within minutes, you should be connected on the phone with someone who can help you out.
