What should I do if my puppy drinks water and then vomits it out?

Vomiting after drinking water in puppies can be divided into physiological and pathological causes. If your puppy has no problem with its spirit and appetite, it may be due to poor water quality or drinking too much or too quickly, which causes physiological vomiting. This usually improves after the puppy rests for a while. However, if the spirit and appetite of the puppy are affected, showing symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, and diarrhea, it is likely due to gastroenteritis, infectious diseases, or other diseases. In this case, it is necessary to take the puppy to the pet hospital as soon as possible to check and treat the cause.

I. physiological reasons

1. Poor water quality

If the water given to the puppy is old or contaminated water, the dog will vomit it out after drinking. The owner can replace the water with fresh water and is recommended to use boiled water. If the dog does not continue to vomit after drinking the new water, there is no problem.

1. Drinking too much or too quickly

If the puppy's spirit and appetite are normal, but it occasionally vomits immediately after drinking water, it may be caused by gastrointestinal spasms due to drinking too much or too quickly, especially after intense exercise. The owner can let the puppy rest first. If it does not continue to vomit, there is no need to go to the hospital. Otherwise, it is necessary to take the puppy to the pet hospital for inspection and treatment. It is also important to note that after the dog finishes exercising, you should let it rest before giving it water.

II. Disease causes

1. Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis caused by overfeeding, viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections in puppies can lead to vomiting after water enters the stomach and stimulates the damaged stomach. At the same time, it can also show symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. In severe cases, there may be increased body temperature, bloody stools, and other symptoms. If you find that your dog has the above symptoms, you should take it to the pet hospital as soon as possible to check the specific cause and adopt corresponding treatment measures.

1. Infectious diseases

If your puppy is still not fully vaccinated and vomits after drinking water, it may be infected with infectious diseases such as distemper or parvovirus. In addition to vomiting, it may also show symptoms such as diarrhea, lethargy, and loss of appetite. It is necessary to take the puppy for an infectious disease test to confirm the diagnosis and treat it promptly.