13 Mar 2008 01:49:55 | Chris Suckow, DVM
In most cases you should not be too concerned about your dog
vomiting. If you know that the dog got into something or you
changed its diet, you can probably wait 24 hours to see if the
vomiting clears up, but only if the dog does not appear
lethargic.
You must withhold food for 24 hours and then gradually
start a bland diet. If at any time the dog becomes worse please
see your veterinarian
If your dog has been vomiting continually for more than 1 hour
or if he as been vomiting on and off for 24 hours, it is severe
and you should bring him in to see the doctor.
Vomiting can have lots of causes. Sometimes the cause can be
straightforward. An easy indication maybe what was the pet’s
last meal.
Sometimes the consistency of the vomit may indicate what’s
wrong.
• Undigested food-1.food poisoning 2. Anxiety, 3.simply
overeating
• Strong odor-intestinal obstruction.
If no vomiting occurs in 24 hours, then you can try and give
some ice cubes followed by water. If no vomiting occurs, then
give a small amount of a bland diet. If the dog continues to
vomit, call your veterinarian.
What to do for dog vomiting
1.withholding food for 24 hours.
2. Feed a bland diet, consisting of 2/3 rice, sweet
potato and oatmeal and 1/3 of the meal should be well cooked
non-fatty meats like chicken.
3. Feed only 1/2 of the normal amount of food at a time. Even
better, feed several small meals until the vomiting has
subsided.
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