What to do if a dog vomits

First, you need to find the reason why your dog is vomiting. If the dog is vomiting food and the number of vomits is minimal, it could be due to eating too fast or being unable to tolerate the food. In this case, simply switching dog food may help. If the dog vomits frequently, you may need to suspect gastroenteritis, infectious diseases, or canine pancreatitis. In this case, take your dog to a nearby pet hospital for symptomatic treatment based on the cause.

Causes of Canine Gastroenteritis

Canine gastroenteritis can be primary or secondary. Primary gastroenteritis is mainly caused by improper feeding, irregular hunger and satiety, consumption of rotten or indigestible food, and accidental ingestion of strongly irritating drugs. This condition is more common in dogs that have eaten large amounts of animal organs, bones, and meat. Secondary gastroenteritis refers to gastroenteritis caused during the course of certain infectious diseases (such as canine distemper, coronavirus disease, and canine parvovirus) and parasitic diseases (such as hookworm disease, coccidiosis, whipworm disease, small bag worm disease, and toxoplasmosis).

Symptoms of Canine Gastroenteritis

Early symptoms: The dog will often lie on the cool ground, have reduced appetite, poor digestion, and accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea. Late symptoms: As the disease progresses, the dog will show instability when walking, occasional bloody stools, increased body temperature, and even severe dehydration.

What to do if a dog vomits

First, you need to find the cause of the dog's vomiting. If the dog is vomiting food and the number of vomits is small, it may be due to eating too fast or being unable to tolerate the food. In this case, simply switching dog food may help. If the dog vomits frequently, you may need to suspect gastroenteritis, infectious diseases, or canine pancreatitis. In this case, take your dog to a nearby pet hospital for symptomatic treatment based on the cause.