What to do if a small dog vomits and what drugs can be taken

There are many reasons why a small dog vomits, and it is recommended that the owner first figure out the cause of the vomiting before treating it accordingly. Vomiting can be caused by the dog eating too quickly and not having time to chew, in which case the dog just needs to slow down its eating pace. If the dog vomits due to a general gastrointestinal infection, it can be treated at home by eating smaller meals and taking pet probiotics. If the vomiting is caused by infectious diseases such as parvovirus, treatment for the underlying disease is required.

1. Vomiting caused by eating too quickly

If the vomiting is caused by the dog eating too quickly, there usually won't be any other uncomfortable symptoms, and适量的宠物益生菌可以调理胃肠道。平时可以采取少食多餐的饲喂方式，也可以给小狗使用缓食盆来 slow down the dog's eating speed.

2. Vomiting caused by gastrointestinal inflammation

Treatment for dog gastrointestinal inflammation includes antibiotics, gastrointestinal protectants, and probiotics. After a dog develops gastrointestinal inflammation, the body's inflammatory factors increase, and antibiotics containing amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium are needed for inflammation. Inflammatory factors can damage the dog's gastrointestinal epithelial cells, causing secondary injury to the dog's stomach and intestines, so gastrointestinal mucosal protectants should be given to the dog. In addition, pet-specific probiotics can also be used to regulate the balance of the dog's gut microbiota.

3. Vomiting caused by infectious diseases

If the dog's vaccines haven't been fully administered, it may be caused by infectious diseases such as parvovirus or distemper. Testing for infectious diseases in dogs mainly involves paper towel or viral nucleic acid tests. After diagnosis, antiviral treatment should be carried out promptly.

Parvovirus treatment involves intravenous administration, with main treatment principles including antiviral therapy, symptomatic treatment, and supportive care. The treatment principles for distemper mainly include inhibiting virus reproduction, controlling infection, and symptomatic treatment.