What You Should Do When Your Dog Is Throwing Up
Writing by Admin on Friday, 27 of January , 2012 at 5:14 am
Throwing up is a natural behavior for dogs. Many of them do it all the time, and for any number of reasons.
So before you get yourself into a blind panic and rush off to the vet, stop for a while! There’s probably nothing to worry about. Throwing up is just your dog’s natural way of clearing something from his system.
That’s not to say that you should ignore it completely, because sometimes it can be a symptom of a deeper, more serious problem. The key is to be alert for other symptoms that accompany the vomiting, like diarrhea, lethargy, and loss of appetite.
If these symptoms are present, get your dog to the vet right away, even though in most instances, it’s probably nothing to be concerned about.
Here are some common reasons why a dog may throw up;
Eating too fast – Many dogs tend to woof their food down, a throw back to the days when they could be attacked while eating. Feeding 3 to 4 smaller meals rather than one large meal may sort out the problem and will also protect against bloat, a potentially deadly condition.
Consuming Grass – Nobody really knows why dogs eat grass, but many of them seem to love it. Some experts believe they eat grass to induce vomiting, while others say that eating too much grass makes them vomit. Either way, eating grass often makes a dog throw up.
Eating the wrong foods – A dog will eat just about anything, so it’s up to you to ensure that your dog gets a healthy diet. Dogs that live on junk food and table scraps are always going to throw up. Ditto, dogs that make a habit of raiding the trash.
When should I worry?
Usually, vomiting is down to one of the 3 reasons I mentioned above. But if it becomes a recurring problem, say once a day or more, you’d be well advised to make your dog checked by a vet.
Also look out for other symptoms, like those mentioned earlier, as well as other unusual signs. Be particularly watchful for blood in the vomit or any strange coloration. If you see this, get your dog to the vet right away.
Vomiting may also have a more immediate cause – your dog may have ingested something poisonous, like a household detergent, a toxic plant, or even a large amount of chocolate. If you believe this to be the case, get your dog to the vet immediately.
How To Stop Your Dog From Vomiting
Dogs will always throw up, but with a few commonsense measures it is quite easy to reduce the frequency of your dog’s vomiting.
Start by feeding your dog a healthy diet. Cut out all table scraps and junk foods and ensure that your dog cannot get into the trashcan. Feed your dog more frequent, smaller meals and add a fiber supplement, so the dog is less inclined to eat grass.
In most cases, these simple steps are enough to sort out the problem. If however, your dog continues to throw up, you should speak to your vet.
If you want to learn more about dog vomiting, dog care, dog training tips and other useful dog information pay a visit to http://www.dogsanddogtraining.com
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