Dog with Inflammation and Gas in Stomach

Dog exhibiting signs of depression, abdominal pain, gas, dislike of touch, poor appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Treatment involves fasting and refraining from drinking water, but adequate supplementation with physiological saline is allowed. It is important to identify the cause to avoid further irritating the gastrointestinal tract, exacerbating symptoms, and causing dehydration and weight loss.

Causes of Gastritis

• Food-induced: Dogs who eat rotten or expired food are prone to chronic gastritis.
• Medication-induced: Overdosing, food poisoning, or consuming drugs that may irritate the gastric mucosa can cause chronic gastritis.
• Infectious and parasitic diseases can also lead to gastritis in dogs.
• Long-term stimulation of the gastric mucosa, anemia, reduced stomach acid, or malnutrition also make dogs susceptible to chronic gastritis.

Treatment for Gastritis

When a dog has gastritis, it is generally treated with injections of anti-emetics and antibiotics. Bacterial gastritis is mainly caused by eating unclean food, and oral medication should be avoided as it further irritates the gastric mucosa, leading to increased vomiting. It is recommended to take the dog to a pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment.

What to Feed a Dog with Gas

For a dog with gastritis and gas, feeding probiotics to regulate the intestinal flora can help improve digestion and alleviate gas. Simultaneously, massaging the dog's abdomen with a warm towel in a clockwise direction can promote intestinal motility and relieve gas symptoms. Focus on feeding smaller meals more frequently.