Dog Vomiting Remedies
So your dog has vomited and you’re wondering if it’s serious. Don’t worry, it’s probably nothing. Dog vomiting is different from human vomiting in that your dog is likely to just take it in his stride. It’s pretty much a common occurrence to him and he’s probably wondering what all of the fuss is about.
The 2 most common reasons for vomiting in dogs is eating or drinking too quickly and getting into the trash. If he raided the garbage, he may have gotten hold of some spoiled food. In each case, the vomiting will either be a one time thing or will likely clear up within 24 hours.
Here’s a few things you can do to help soothe your pup’s upset stomach:
- Make him fast. It’s not going to hurt your dog if he misses a meal or two! Don’t worry that he’s “going hungry” and let him benefit from a brief fasting period. This will give the stomach a chance to settle. If the vomiting is caused by a touch of the flu or a garbage raid gone bad, limit the amount of food your dog consumes for about 24 hrs.
- Keep him hydrated with small amounts of water. If your dog’s stomach is upset, you don’t want him to gulp down tremendous amounts of water at once. Chances are it’s just going to come back up and that won’t help to keep your baby hydrated. Try pouring just a little bit of water into your dog’s bowl at a time. Another good idea would be to give him a couple of ice cubes to lick.
- Keep it bland. Yep. Now’s not the time to go overboard on the spicy table scraps! After your dog has had his 24 hour fast, introduce some bland foods into his diet while slowly mixing his regular food back in. For example, try giving your dog some boiled chicken, cottage cheese or rice along with small amounts of his regular food until he’s 100% again.
- Break out the Pepto. Just like I love the Benadryl for allergies, I love the Pepto-Bismol for upset stomaches. It soothes the belly and is safe. Before you dose your dog, though, put in a quick call to the vet to make sure that it’s okay for your dog to have it and to get a dosing recommendation. These “quick calls” are free and extremely helpful.
Your dog should be back to normal in no time! Of course, you should call your vet immediately if it seems that your dog cannot stop vomiting or if he appears physically ill. There are a lot of different toxins and poisons that a dog can ingest that will be deadly. Therefore, the above home remedies are not meant to replace a trip to the doctor in such cases. Your dog will also need intravenous fluids to ward off dehydration if he has been vomiting for some time.
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