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What do you give a dog with an upset stomach?

Ray Spragley, DVM
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Dr. Ray Spragley is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and the Owner/Founder of Zen Dog Veterinary Care PLLC in New York. With experience in multiple institutions and private practices, Dr. Spragley’s specializations and interests include non-surgical management of cranial cruciate ligament tears, Intervertebral Disk Disease(IVDD), and pain management in osteoarthritis. Dr. Spragley holds a BS in Biology from SUNY Albany and has a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM) from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. He is also a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) through the Canine Rehab Institute as well as a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) through Chi University.

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If your dog is showing signs of gastrointestinal upset you can try to feed a bland diet for a few days. Chicken and rice is ideal because it is low in fat. Do not give rich fatty foods which can worsen the stomach issues. If your dog continues to not eat or begins having signs such as vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, or straining to defecate they should be examined by your veterinarian immediately.

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What should I do if the dog has blood in his vomit?

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Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.

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Blood in the vomit is an important sign and shouldn't be ignored. The reasons range widely from irritation of the stomach lining due to repeated sickness, through to gastric ulcers, cancer, or clotting problems. It is best to get the dog seen by a vet.

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My dog throws up about half an hour after eating. The food is whole, as if she hasn't chewed it. What should I do?

Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
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Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.

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If the food is not chewed then it may be she eats too quickly and swallows a lot of air. This can then make her sick as short while later. Try and slow her eating. There are lots of way to do this, from putting large rocks in her bowl to dividing up her meal in a muffin tray to store-bought slow feeders. If, however, she seems ill, is losing weight, thirsty, or not herself, then a vet check is essential.

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My dog ate tomato and chili soup and now keeps being sick. What should I do?

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Dogs and tomatoes /chillies are not a great mix as these ingredients are liable to irritate the stomach. Withhold food for 12 – 24 hours to allow the stomach to settle, and let him drink small volumes of water. If however he is bringing water back up or he's repeatedly being sick on an empty stomach, then he should see the vet for an anti-sickness injection.

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What should I do if my dog eats something dangerous?

Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
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Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.

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Get the details of what it was she ate, such as the product name and the ingredients. If possible, estimate how much is missing, and therefore how much she ate. Then call your vet for advice. It is not a good idea to automatically make the dog vomit unless advised to do so by a veterinarian. This is because some caustic substances can cause further damage on the way back up. Be aware that time is crucial. If the vet needs to make the dog sick, it needs to be within 2 hours of ingestion.

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