Treating Dog Vomiting:

Vomiting can be defined as the expulsion of the stomach contents. All dogs experience vomiting at some point in time or the other. This condition can range from being sudden and mild to being serious and at times even life threatening. Occasional vomiting in dogs is quite a common phenomenon, which does not require any medical attention. It is simply the body’s way of getting rid of some unwanted foreign object or food that the dog may have consumed. However, repeated vomiting in your dog can be the indication of something serious, especially if it is accompanied by diarrhea, lethargy and changes in behavior. This situation calls for prompt and immediate medical help.

If your dog has been vomiting, then first and foremost it is important to determine how severe the symptoms are, and whether or not the situation requires medical aid. If in case the condition is mild, then the next step involves taking away all water and food from the dog. Do not feed your pet anything for a period of 6-8 hours. This will give the dog’s stomach enough time to recover from the shock that it has just been through. During the six hour fasting period, keep a check on the number of times the dog vomits or if it display’s symptoms of lethargy or diarrhea. If the vomiting stops and the pet appears to be behaving in a normal manner, then you can introduce small amounts of fluid. Make sure that the fluids are clear and that they are fed in small quantities.

Give your pet small amounts of fluid every 3-4 hours. Keep doing this for the next 24 hours. Do not switch to solid food immediately. The fluids will do the job of keeping your pet well hydrated, while also helping it to recover at the same time. Again, do not feed it large amounts of fluid, as this may simply induce vomiting. After a span of 24 hours, the dog can be fed small amounts of solid food. As the dog begins to regain it strength and shows signs of improvement, you can transition it to its regular diet. However, on the other hand, if the vomiting shows no signs of stopping during or after the 6 hour fasting period, then contacting your pet’s veterinarian is highly recommended. Finally, never give your pet any medication without the prior approval of a vet, as it could have grave repercussions.