Dog Throwing Up

Believe or not vomiting (throwing up) is quite common in dogs. The throwing up could be due to a variety of causes most of which should not be made a major concern. The dog could have eaten something bad and it is his/her way of getting rid of the problem. Although vomiting is a common occurrence in dogs, this concern is a challenge not only to dog owners but to veterinarians as well given that vomiting is not considered to be a disease but rather a symptom of an underlying ailment. If the dog continues to throw up for more than 8 hours it may be time to consult a veterinarian.

Pet owners can also see vomiting in their dog immediately after a meal. This occurs because the bile and gastric fluids irritated the stomach beforehand, and adding food to the equation is simply too much for the already-upset stomach to handle.

In some cases, canine stomach ulcers can form due to the chronic stomach irritation, resulting in even more discomfort and frequent emesis. Medications like Pepcid AC, Zantac and Tagemet (active ingredient famotidine, cimetidine) are often prescribed in these cases. Consult a vet if your dog is prone to throwing up.

What to do if my dog is throwing up?

Do not feed food the dog for 24 hours to give the digestive system a chance to rest. Give the dog small amounts of water and see how he reacts. You can give the pet small amounts of water every 15 minutes if it has stopped vomiting for six hours. Keep a close eye on the pet to see if symptoms worsen. Once the pet has vomited again, food and water must be completely withheld for another six hours. If the stomach has settled and the dog is no longer throwing up, try feeding small amounts of plain food. Boiled chicken, potatoes and rice would be a good choice as these foods can be easily digested.

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	Why is my dog throwing up? Believe or not vomiting (throwing up) is quite common in dogs. The throwing up could be due to a variety of causes most of which should not be made a major concern. The dog could have eaten something bad and it is his/her way of getting rid of the problem. Although vomiting is a common occurrence in dogs, this concern is a challenge not only to dog owners but to veterinarians as well given that vomiting is not considered to be a disease but rather a symptom of an underlying ailment. If the dog continues to throw up for more than 8 hours it may be time to consult a veterinarian. Pet owners can also see vomiting in their dog immediately after a meal. This occurs because the bile and gastric fluids irritated the stomach beforehand, and adding food to the equation is simply too much for the already-upset stomach to handle. In some cases, canine stomach ulcers can form due to the chronic stomach irritation, resulting in even more discomfort and frequent emesis. Medications like Pepcid AC, Zantac and Tagemet (active ingredient famotidine, cimetidine) are often prescribed in these cases. Consult a vet if your dog is prone to throwing up. What to do if my dog is throwing up? Do not feed food the dog for 24 hours to give the digestive system a chance to rest. Give the dog small amounts of water and see how he reacts. You can give the pet small amounts of water every 15 minutes if it has stopped vomiting for six hours. Keep a close eye on the pet to see if symptoms worsen. Once the pet has vomited again, food and water must be completely withheld for another six hours. If the stomach has settled and the dog is no longer throwing up, try feeding small amounts of plain food. Boiled chicken, potatoes and rice would be a good choice as these foods can be easily digested.