If
you dog vomits this is another condition related to digestion
or intestinal issues similar to causes of dog flatulence.
Dogs can vomit for all sorts of reasons.
The
vomiting could be because the dog has simply eaten something
it disagrees with and has caused an obstruction. Not just
food – swallowing a toy or a bone for example. Changing the
type of food you feed your dog can cause vomiting or other
related problems such as dog flatulence particularly if you
have decided to feed your best pal on lower quality food than
he is used to.
Always
feed him the best quality food you can afford. Yes, I know
it’s hard to resist when you dog begs for food or treats but
do try to say no and mean it. Feeding your dog scraps of food
that you like but he doesn’t may mean it quickly comes back
up again as your dog vomits. It may come back up just as fast
as he wolfed it down.
Think
about the types of treats you do allow your dog. Feeding him
some of that left over Chinese meal might seem like a good
idea at the time but the consequences may be unpleasant for
you and your dog. Parasites such as roundworms may induce
vomiting. You can worm your dog using regularly available
treatments such as drontal and others. A worm free dog will
be less prone to vomiting as you’ve taken away one of the
causes and at the same time helped to keep your dog healthy
and happy.
Heat
stroke can cause dog vomiting. Some breeds (greyhounds for
example) are particularly prone to heat stroke. Be aware of
this and keep your dog out of the sun to avoid overheating.
Signs are rapid, shallow breaths. Vomiting (or worse) may
result. Bring your dog out of the sun and try to cool him
down.
Do
you yourself suffer from travel sickness? Well so may your
dog. If he does, he may vomit. If your dog does have trouble
with travel sickness try not to feed them before travelling.
The condition may reduce the more you take your dog out in
the car.
As
always it is suggested that you seek advice from your vet
if you are concerned about your dog’s health. If dog vomiting
is the cause of you taking your dog to see the vet it may
help your vet with diagnosis and treatment if you can take
a sample of the vomit with you.
