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Do dogs need to fast if they vomit dog food?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Carter
Yes, in the early stage of vomiting food, the food residue in the stomach will be vomited out first, and then gastric juice and bile will be vomited. Therefore, if the dog vomits dog food, it is necessary to fast at home and observe it for a day, which can allow the dog to digest the remaining food in the abdomen. , while reducing the burden on the dog’s digestive system and gastrointestinal system; if you continue to feed the dog without fasting, it will further stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, causing the dog’s gastrointestinal system to be overburdened and aggravating the condition; if no abnormality occurs, it can be performed the next day Feed a small amount; if vomiting continues and the cause is unclear, you need to take the dog to a professional pet hospital for timely treatment and medication. You must not use human medicine indiscriminately.

1. Eating too fast or too full leading to vomiting of dog food

Dogs will suffer from physiological vomiting caused by eating too fast, too much or eating cold and spicy food. Vomiting out undigested food, but the dog is in a normal mental state and has no abnormality. This is a normal rumination phenomenon. You can give the dog some probiotics to protect the dog's stomach.

2. Vigorous exercise after eating

Exerting the dog at a distance just after eating can easily cause the dog to vomit. At this time, the food in the dog’s stomach It has not been digested yet, so try not to let the dog exercise immediately after eating. It is best to rest more.

3. Caused by disease

If the dog continues to vomit frequently, accompanied by loss of appetite, listlessness, diarrhea, watery eyes, sneezing... and The cause of vomiting has never been found out; it may be caused by inflammation of the dog's gastrointestinal tract. At this time, fasting should be observed, and if it is convenient to seek medical attention, seek medical examination in time; during the maintenance process, the dog's food intake should be controlled and no food with bones should be fed. It is easy to scratch the dog's intestines. It can also be used with pet-specific probiotics to regulate and control the dog's diet.


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