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What should I do if my dog ​​vomits after eating?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Carter
If a dog vomits after eating, the cause of the vomiting needs to be determined first, and then targeted treatment measures can be taken. First of all, if the vomiting is caused by improper feeding, such as overfeeding, overly irritating food, etc., you can temporarily stop feeding, and then observe the dog's condition. If vomiting no longer occurs, you can feed some probiotics for conditioning. Gastrointestinal function. Secondly, if the vomiting is caused by accidental ingestion of foreign objects, the foreign objects need to be removed in time. Finally, if it is caused by disease, such as pancreatitis or viral infection, you also need to temporarily stop feeding, and then take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time.

1. Vomiting caused by improper feeding

If the dog vomits just after eating, and the vomited food is undigested food, it is most likely due to the dog ingesting food. Vomiting caused too quickly, or the food given to the dog is irritating, causing the dog to vomit after eating. In this case, the owner does not need to worry too much. You can fast the dog for one meal first. If the dog no longer vomits, you can give the dog some probiotics to regulate the gastrointestinal tract. Pay attention to the future diet and try to give the dog as much food as possible. Eat small, frequent meals.

2. Vomiting caused by accidental ingestion of foreign objects

If the dog vomits frequently due to accidental ingestion of foreign objects such as wool, plastic, stones, etc., it is recommended that the owner promptly vomits Take the dog to the pet hospital for imaging examination. If the foreign body still remains in the dog's stomach, it can be dealt with by inducing vomiting. If the effect of inducing vomiting is not good, it is recommended to use an endoscope to remove the foreign body in the dog's stomach. If a foreign body has entered the dog's intestines, surgery is generally required. If the foreign body is not removed for a long time, it is likely to cause local congestion, ulcers, and even perforation.

3. Vomiting caused by disease

Pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, parvovirus, canine distemper virus infection and other disease causes can cause dogs to vomit after eating, especially if Dogs that have not been vaccinated must be suspected of canine distemper and parvovirus infection. Therefore, if your dog vomits frequently, it is recommended to take your dog to the pet hospital for examination immediately, and then provide symptomatic treatment after determining the specific cause.

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