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In most cases, dog vomiting is caused by poor canine judgment or dietary indiscretion. It is also possible for vomiting to indicate a more serious problem, such as a gastrointestinal obstruction. If you notice your pet vomiting regularly, contact your veterinarian immediately. It is possible to rule out more serious gastrointestinal problems with a vet.
When dogs eat, they usually begin vomiting shortly after. You may not see anything wrong with your pet, but you need to monitor him for signs of illness, including bile, yellow bile, partially digested dog food, or even vomit that looks like coffee grounds. A veterinarian can diagnose a number of possible medical problems, including cancer, even if you don't see anything wrong with him.
The main symptoms of vomiting are dehydration and an inability to keep food down. Your vet can prescribe a special diet that will provide your dog with all the nutrients it needs to recover. The special food should be gradually increased over the course of a couple of days. Your dog may be suffering from a chronic condition that affects his blood sugar levels if he is vomiting repeatedly. If a dog vomits once or twice with normal bowel movements, he or she usually recovers without incident.
You should immediately take your dog to a veterinarian if you notice he is vomiting repeatedly or has difficulty breathing. Other symptoms include lethargy, pale gums, pale tongue, and poor breathing. It is important to be concerned if your dog throws up blood. If so, this could indicate a gastrointestinal obstruction, a sharp object in the stomach, or a gastric ulcer.
The main reason dogs vomit is to expel food that has not been absorbed. The liver produces bile, which aids in digesting food. If your dog vomits blood, he may have eaten a sharp object that has blocked the intestines.
It is important to remember that dog vomiting is not very common. Some dogs will eat grass before throwing up. Others will swallow a toy or foreign object, which can block the intestines. It is important not to allow your dog to scavenge because it may not be safe for him or her to eat.
A dog's vomiting can be diagnosed by observing him or her. In addition to eating or drinking, your dog may also attempt to scavenge. A dog can also ingest an item that can block his or her intestines, such as rodent bait, by licking poisonous plants, swallowing toxic materials, or taking a toy to the bathroom.
If your dog eats something not digestible, like fatty meat or high-fat food, they may vomit. Dogs with sensitive stomachs may not be able to eat human food, so you may want to consider a bland diet. Some dogs will throw up after eating grass, so you may want to try something else.
