Dogs vomiting water may be caused by gastrointestinal cramps caused by drinking too much water or suddenly drinking cold water. This is physiological vomiting. As long as the dog does not continue to vomit, there is no need to worry too much. Secondly, it may also be caused by food stuck in the esophagus, such as plastic, hair, fish bones, bones, etc., which needs to be taken to the pet hospital for treatment in time. In addition, if the dog vomits yellow water or green water, it may be vomiting caused by diseases such as gastroenteritis, colds, parvovirus, canine distemper, etc. It needs to be taken to the pet hospital for examination and diagnosis of the cause in time, and then based on the dog’s condition Treat symptoms accordingly.
1. Physiological vomiting
If the dog only vomits water when drinking water, and the frequency of vomiting is not high, then it may be physiological vomiting, mainly because of drinking too much water. Or gastrointestinal cramps caused by suddenly drinking cold water. In this case, the owner can observe the dog at home for a while to see if the dog will vomit again. If there is no frequent vomiting, there is no need to seek medical treatment. Otherwise, it must be sent to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.
2. Food stuck in the esophagus
If the water the dog spits out is saliva, it is mostly an esophageal problem. For example, the dog has swallowed plastic, hair, fish bones, etc. Foreign objects such as chicken bones can get stuck in the dog's esophagus and cause vomiting. If this is the case, it is recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible to determine the size and location of the foreign body. Surgery may be required if necessary.
3. Pathological vomiting
If the water your dog vomits is green or yellow, it means it is bile. This situation is usually pathological vomiting. For example, if the dog is older and has been fully vaccinated and dewormed, gastroenteritis or internal diseases need to be considered, that is, whether the liver and kidney functions are damaged. If it is an unimmunized puppy, you need to pay attention to whether it has symptoms such as colds, parvovirus, canine distemper, enteritis, etc. As long as any abnormality is found, timely medical treatment is required.