Cat / Mix - Answered 1211 days ago
My pet vomits food that looks partially digested once in every three to five months. When she vomits she keeps vomiting bile even after her stomach gets empty, and it takes about 5-6 hours for it to subside. She looks a little down on those days. Her appetite and energy comes back after 2-3 days, but we don't know what might be causing it. Ever since we had her neutered we've been seeing hematuria from an unknown cause (idiopathic cystitis?), and we've been treating it with stress-relieving food suggested by our vet. We take her to the vet regularly, but should we do something about the vomiting?
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Eva
Sweden
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Kanna
Mix, 3 years old spayed female
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Hi Eva, see there could be many resons why you pet is doing like this here I have listed some few reasons So, Why Is My Dog Throwing Up Undigested Food? At the end of the day, there are many possible reasons why your dog might throw up partially digested or undigested food. They might also regurgitate food that hasn’t even had a chance to be digested. One of the most common causes is gastritis or simple stomach irritation — usually caused by your dog eating something they shouldn’t — but other serious issues could be to blame. If your dog vomits once, keep a close eye on them to see if anything else happens. If it doesn’t, your pup is most likely fine. If you see additional symptoms or unusual behavior, let your veterinarian know. You know your dog best. If you think their vomiting warrants concern, play it safe and call your veterinarian. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. What You Can Do If your vet determines what causes your dog to vomit and says that at-home care is sufficient for your pup, you'll want to know how to treat him to alleviate his symptoms. Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine has these care tips for your vomiting dog: Withhold food for a few hours, but make sure to consult your veterinarian on how long first. (However, the college notes, water should never be withheld from a pet with certain health conditions. It's a good idea to talk to your vet before withholding fluids from your dog.) With persistent vomiting, dehydration can be a real cause for concern, which is why fluids are so important. Once vomiting stops, introduce a bland, low-fat food, and feed your dog small amounts three to six times daily for a few days. Gradually increase the amount of food and decrease the feedings as you transition to the dog's normal food. If your vet asked you to withhold water, re-introduce it slowly in small amounts. If you determine your dog is throwing up because he is eating too fast, one solution might be a "puzzle feeder," which forces dogs to eat slower as they work to obtain food. You can also try switching your dog's food to a high-quality option, such as Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Dog Food, which offers your dog easy digestion and balanced nutrition. Switch to his new food slowly, rather than all at once or you might exacerbate the problem. A dog who throws up is not necessarily ill or in need of immediate veterinary attention. But if you see signs that make you believe something might seriously be wrong, call your vet to determine what the problem is and how to solve it. You'll soon be back to petting your pup rather than cleaning up his puke. Please visit your near by vet. Clinic or veterinarian as soon as possible. Thank you
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