Vomiting in the dog

In most cases vomiting in the dog acts as a kind of protective mechanism: when ingested into an animal's body irritating or toxic substances, the emetic center of the brain is irritated, so that the body can get rid of dangerous substances.

The causes of vomiting can be very different, from infection or intoxication to diseases and injuries of various organs. But most often vomiting in dogs is due to diseases of the digestive tract. If vomiting in the dog is observed in the morning, on an empty stomachor immediately after a meal, its cause, most likely, is gastritis. If the dog tears several hours after feeding, the cause may be a foreign body or a new growth. With hepatic colic, acute pancreatitis or acute cholecystitis, vomiting will be debilitating.

A very disturbing symptom is the bloody vomiting of a dog, it can be caused by infection, erosionmucous or tumor disintegration. In infectious diseases, vomiting is usually accompanied by fever and diarrhea and leads to an increase in intoxication, rapid dehydration and exhaustion. Persistent painful vomiting can be a symptom of kidney failure and uremia, then it can be combined with ammonia odor from the mouth, diarrhea, anemia, problems from the central nervous system.

If the attack of vomiting was single and not accompanied by other anxiety symptoms, and after an attack the dog looks absolutelynormal and active, it's too early to beat the alarm, but it's better to watch the animal. It is worthwhile to put the dog on a hungry diet for 12-24 hours, so as not to provoke another attack of vomiting. Even if the dog asks to eat - do not give in. Usually vomiting in a dog, which by other signs is perfectly healthy, is caused by its indiscriminate eating habits.

On the second day after vomiting, you can give the dogliquid and fresh food, you need to feed in small portions, but often (4-6 times a day). On the third day you can gradually add to this diet the usual food, reduce the number of feedings to 3-4 times a day, and by the end of the week return to the usual diet and double feeding.

If vomiting in the dog repeats repeatedly andaccompanied by other symptoms (refusal of food, oppression of general condition, lack of stool or diarrhea, fever, lack of mobility, lethargy), should consult a veterinarian - the animal is sick, but without examination it is impossible to put an accurate diagnosis and prescribe a treatment.

You also need to see a doctor, if you have a puppy or vice versa - an adult dog over 6 years old. In puppies or unvaccinated dogs, vomiting can be a sign of infection, and in age-related animals - chronic pathologies of internal organs or neoplasms in the digestive tract.

Long-term vomiting in a dog is dangerous and in itself. It worsens the general condition of the alreadysick animal, causes dehydration and loss of electrolytes. If vomiting is persistent, debilitating, it can provoke damage to the mucous membrane, which, in turn, will lead to the development of gastric bleeding.

Many causes of vomiting preventimpossible, the owner has to deal with the problem already "in fact", and the best that can be recommended is to contact the veterinarian as soon as possible. But there is several preventive measures, which will help prevent vomiting caused by overeating or certain diseases.

At first, in good time do to the animal all the vaccinationsIt will protect your pet from manyinfections that are accompanied by vomiting. Secondly, feed the dog only with high-quality food. And before choosing it is better to consult with a veterinarian, and not just with a seller in a pet store.

If your dog has a good appetite, which is not able to control, you may be aware of vomiting in the dog, caused by overeating. In this case, you need feed the dog in small portions several times a day. You can not dramatically change the diet of a dog, feed it with food from your table.

Vomiting in dogs is a symptom that can not be ignored. Remember, your pet can not complain of bad health and say that it hurts, so The health of the dog is exclusively in the hands of its owner.