What if a Dog Keeps Vomiting?
Dogs vomit for a number of reasons. If a dog continues vomiting for a prolonged period, it could be an indication of a serious problem. While the best course of action is to always take your dog to the vet if you are concerned, there are steps you can take to comfort your dog--and your nerves.
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Causes
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Vomiting can be caused by exhaustion, heat or excessive eating. Most cases happen when your dog eats something poisonous or that you can't identify, including common household items like chocolate, detergent or fertilizer.
Contents
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If the vomit contains obvious food or other undigested items, you can usually blame the contents on causing the sickness. Usually the dog will vomit yellow bile shortly after the initial bout, and then feel fine. If your dog throws up something you know is dangerous, like snail bait, visit a vet right away.
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Mild Symptoms
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If your dog vomits once or twice but shows no signs of abdominal cramping (press lightly along your dog's stomach and look for signs of pain) or fever, then you most likely can treat your dog at home. Slight depression or inactivity is normal.
Indications
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Keep an eye on your dog to see If she continues to vomit more than three or four times in a short period or continues to be sick after a few days. You should be concerned if your dog seems weak, refuses to eat or drink, spits up blood or shows sign of pain. You should visit a vet immediately if you notice any of these signs.
Vomiting After Meals
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If your dog tends to vomit after eating, you can try a few things. If your dog eats too fast, try feeding him alone and in smaller portions, encouraging him not to gulp down the food. Limit your dog's activity after a meal. Adding a probiotic may also calm the vomiting.
Warning
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Withholding food or water from dogs is usually not advisable, especially for puppies.
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