Dog Vomiting: is it a disease? Should I be Concerned?
Dog vomiting can be caused by several things. It could be that he ate something too fast or maybe he gobbled more food than he can hold. However, vomiting could also be associated with a much serious condition. For this reason, you should be aware of the frequency of vomiting and important signs to prevent a nasty disease.
When dog vomiting is not too serious
The only time which you will know that vomiting is not an indication of something serious going on with your dog is when it is a one-time occurrence. As stated before, a dog may vomit if he ate something disagreeable or chew something not edible.
Other reasons why dogs vomit could be as a response to colon irritation or bloat stomach. Basically, the stomach is trying to get rid of a substance that might cause something more serious.
When is dog vomiting is serious
Essentially, if your dog is vomiting profusely and frequently you should be concerned. Dog vomiting has a number of causes:
- Food intolerance
- Intestinal parasites
- Kidney failure
- liver failure or severe diabetes
- Ingestion of toxic substances
- Heatstroke
- Infected Uterus
- Ulcers
- Cancer
A relentless vomiting should be a sign that something is wrong with your pet and you should get him looked at. Big dogs normally vomit bigger amounts, but it is not normal if it does it very often. Check for the following signs:
- Diarrhea
- Dehydration
- Blood in vomit
- Appetite change
- Weight loss
- Irregular urination (usually and increase)
What should you do?
What to do if you see your dog is vomiting too much? Follow these steps:
- Remove all dog food that your dog has available.
- Check for any of the signs noted above.
- Check if your dog is in shock. A dog in shock might develop abnormal aggressive behavior, pale skin and gums, and a coma or collapse may result.
- Take him to the veterinarian immediately. If you still do not have a head veterinarian for your dog, you can check on our directory to find the one nearest to you.
Taking care of your dog is your responsibility. Any sign of anything abnormal should be treated immediately. To know more about dog health and dog vomiting, follow us at Dogalize.