What to give a dog when he vomits

These days our dog has been vomiting and we have been quite worried. Has it ever happened to you and have you ever wondered what to give a dog when he vomits? First let's try to understand what vomiting involves in a dog, because the causes can be very different from each other. As we will see below, our dog can vomit for very minor causes, but it can also be a sign of a much bigger problem.

Why did my dog vomit?

Can we be reassured if our dog has vomited? Well, it depends, because it is possible that the vomiting is due to an exaggerated food intake, that is to say, that he has eaten too much and vomiting is a natural response of the organism.

For example, when our dog eats too much, we are usually the first to know about it and we do not usually give it more importance (beyond controlling its rations so that this does not happen again).

However, it is important that you know how to distinguish between vomiting and regurgitation. The latter process is very similar to vomiting, but differs from it in that what is expelled does not come from the stomach or has barely spent any time in it.

The way to distinguish it is by watching your dog's reaction: he will hardly make any effort and his abdomen will not move as in vomiting. If he regurgitates, we should not worry, as his body is probably reacting to something he cannot digest.

Now, the most common causes of vomiting in dogs are:

• Viral infections, such as parvovirus.
• Bacterial infections, such as salmonella.
• Foodintolerances and allergies.
• Presence of parasites in your intestine.
• Having swallowed a foreign object.
• Dizziness.
• Ingestion of toxic substances such as cleaning products.
• Illness affecting any of your vital organs.
• Side effects of some medications.

However, if your dog is suffering from diarrhea as well as vomiting, if vomiting is very frequent or if there is blood in the vomit, it is advisable to take him to the vet because the problems can be even more serious.

Risks of vomiting in dogs

The biggest risk of vomiting is always dehydration. As such, the physiological process of vomiting is a natural reaction of the organism, but our dog could end up suffering a severe loss of liquids.

Small breeds, puppies and elderly dogs are more prone to dehydration. In this case you may have reason to worry, as your dog's life could be in danger.

There is something else that is lost when too much is vomited: electrolytes, salts and minerals. All of these components are part of the essential biochemistry of our best friends, and their loss is equally dangerous to their health.

What you can give to a dog when vomiting

Water, fasting and initial rest

What do you give a dog when he vomits? We have asked ourselves this question many times, have you? In the end we have learned that it all depends on the frequency and nature of the vomiting, but the general guideline always includes giving plenty of water, but little by little, and avoiding solid food for 24 hours unless we have a puppy or a very old dog, in which case it is not a good idea to deprive him of all food.

Food supplements

What to give a dog when it vomits bile? When it gets to this point, it means that our dog is no longer vomiting leftover food but his own gastric juices from his stomach. The risk of dehydration is higher in these cases, since these fluids break down the food and promote the absorption of nutrients.

At these moments, our furry's organism is not ready to digest anything else: the next step is to restore electrolytes and salts according to what the veterinarian tells us to treat dehydration. Then our dog will have to follow a strict diet for a few days, during which it is even advisable that he does not eat anything.

During these periods of time, so that our dog does not lack the vitamins and nutrients necessary for the proper functioning of your body, we give our dog a food supplement such as the vitamin complex for dogs balukaVIT rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

Easy to digest food

What can you give a dog when he vomits and has diarrhea? No matter how bad our best friend is having a hard time with vomiting, once the episode passes and his stomach has rested for at least 24 hours, you can prepare rice or potato and boiled chicken.

It is nothing more than the famous "soft diet" that we would all adopt if the same thing happened to us. However, the veterinarian can always advise us on dietary foods prepared for dogs with vomiting and diarrhea.

If, like us, you are wondering what to give a dog when he vomits, the ideal is that the first few days you help his stomach to recover by making it work as little as possible. Then introduce easily digestible foods little by little, and supplement it all with a vitamin complex to make up for the nutrients that are temporarily missing from his diet. We have no doubt that your best friend will soon feel better!