Why is the dog vomiting?
Dog owners know that the pet vomits occasionally. The dog’s vomiting can be due to a variety of reasons. Dogs, like humans vomit if they have eaten something that is not accepted by the stomach. Dogs commonly suffer from upset stomach given the fact that these indiscriminate eaters would not pass up the chance to eat inedible objects and spoiled foods.
Nature is truly amazing as it has given dogs a way by which it can remove unwanted things from its stomach. Simply by eating grass, a dog will be able to remove foreign objects like tree bark, stones, plastics, cloth and other inedible things. Vomiting will occur if the dog has eaten substantial amount of food and has drank water quickly. The vomiting can be the result of the new dog food. Although quite uncommon, stress can make the dog vomit.
A dog that was taken to a new home where there are already other pet dogs will vomit. The situation becomes highly stressful if the nervous or shy newcomer is introduced to a large and dominant old pet. This kind of vomiting can be a passing inconvenience and normally does not need any treatment. The dog will be its normal self after vomiting. Owners of normally healthy dogs don’t really take the occasional vomiting of the pet seriously. Occasional vomiting bouts can be managed at home. The stomach must be rested for about 24 hours thus the pet must not be allowed to eat.
However, a dog’s vomiting may not be due to dietary indiscretion. Actually, vomiting is not a disease but a symptom of an illness. A pet parent should be vigilant and carefully observe the condition of the vomiting dog.
A dog owner should be concerned if the pet that is vomiting repeatedly also has diarrhea, is lethargic and has developed a temperature. A pet may be vomiting because it has eaten something poisonous. Repeated vomiting is one of the symptoms of internal parasite infestation and infectious diseases. A blood tinged vomit can be an indication of an intestinal obstruction, stomach ulcers or kidney problem or pancreatitis. A do that has been vomiting for 24 hours must be taken to a veterinary facility at once as proper management is necessary to save the life of the pet.
