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Dog Vomiting Bile

Some dogs are more prone to stomach disorders and may vomit a watery fluid (bile), after eating too much or eating something the poor pooch isnt used to. The second reason could be due to an underlying liver infection, which may be causing the condition. In order to know the reasons for your dog vomiting bile, you will need to seek a vets medical advice. The problem may arise when the vomiting is regular and is affecting the dogs general behavior, demeanor, and well-being.

Why Is Your Dog Vomiting?

Eating Grass
Dogs tend to eat grass when they have upset stomachs, which when eaten in excess will be regurgitated as bile. This may explain the reason for your dog throwing up yellowish bile. The problem lies in the fact that the dogs stomach is upset, which if cured will prevent it from eating grass. So you will need to find out whats causing the upset stomach in your pooch.

Processed Tin Foods
Not all dogs can digest the artificially processed dog foods available commercially. Perhaps the chemicals and the preservatives in the food are making the dog ill. Or this food is difficult for your dog to digest. Or perhaps your dog is allergic to a particular chemical in the processed food.

Gastritis
Dogs will vomit bile if they have not been eating properly and have been starving themselves. The lack of food will cause a build up of gas in the dogs stomach, making it nauseous and thus making the dog throw up bile. The reason bile is regurgitated is because there isnt much food in the dogs tummy, thus causing the stomachs natural fluids to react against the digestive system. Find out the reason for your dogs low appetite and rectify it immediately. Some reasons could be stress, fear, solitude or food allergy.

Worms in the Stomach
The reason for vomiting bile in dogs could also be due to worms in the stomach. Worms can cause several health problems in dogs, such as stomach upset, loss of appetite or even overeating. Get the dog to have anti-worm medications, after taking prescriptions from your vet.

Liver Infection or Stomach Ulcers
A non-obvious infection in the liver can cause the dog to vomit. This condition could be due to any possible reason and if you suspect a rather severe case as this, you must get your dog checked. The second possibility could be due to stomach ulcers, which often cause pets to gag and vomit clear fluids. In case there are ulcers, you will need to feed the dog boiled food with no added condiments.

Poisoning
My friends pug once ate a grasshopper and had to be rushed to the vet after a day or so, because the dog kept vomiting fluid, throughout the day and was extremely nauseous. Which is why make sure you keep an eye on what your dog may be poking its nose into, while taking it for a walk. Keep it away from garbage and insects.

Preventive Measures

Medications
Give only vet approved medication to your dog. However medicines such as pepcid are safe to use and are excellent for reducing the vomiting as well as the nausea. Make sure your dog drinks adequate amounts of water, so that it remains hydrated at all times.

Feed Home Cooked Meals
Try to gradually reduce the quantity of tinned food and instead make your dog eat home cooked food. Remember to not add any oil or spices to the dogs food. The more bland the food, the better is will be for the dog. Use plenty of vegetables, so that it can be excreted as roughage.

Feed Regularly All Day Long
Give very small helpings of food to the dog throughout the day, so that it will not go hungry. The objective is to keep the tummy full, so that there is no possibility of gas building up in excess. Give your dog healthy food and small treats, after every meal. Moist food helps sooth the poochs stomach, so you should feed it meals which are cooked in the form of porridge or as semisolid soup.

Keep Meal Time Calm
Do not let the dog feel obliged to eat and instead make it eager. Treat it with love and care and speak to it in a soothing tone, encouraging it to eat. Keep all distraction away, and let the pet eat in a less noisy room. Do not let children trouble it, as the dog may not necessarily enjoy their company at all times. If its possible for you, try to be around the dog so that it feels safe.

Also ensure that your dog gets adequate rest and is not forced into activity. It will automatically come to you when it wants to go out for a small walk or relieve itself. The above mentioned reasons for dog vomiting bile are often the most commonly occurring and influencing factors.

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Dog Vomiting Blood

Is your dog vomiting blood? This condition is medically referred to as hematemesis. If your dog is throwing up blood, have your dog examined by a vet in order to determine the cause. Though vomiting could just be a case of dietary intolerance, throwing up large amounts of blood could even be a symptom of a serious ailment.

Hematemesis in Dogs

Causes

If it is your puppy that is vomiting blood, have a vet examine it. Its possible that the puppy may be suffering from a parasitic infection. If a tumor in the dogs gastrointestinal tract bleed, there may be significant amount of blood in the dogs vomit. The dog may vomit blood if blood gets filled up in the dogs lungs. Blood clotting disorders can also cause this problem. Gastritis, inflammatory bowel disease, ingestion of non-food items, speedy eating, bile overproduction and anxiety are some of the possible reasons behind a dog throwing up blood and bile. In case, vomiting is also accompanied by diarrhea, your dog might be suffering from intestinal obstruction or peritonitis.

Stomach ulcers, esophagus ulcers or duodenum ulcers could also be contributory factors for hematemesis. Sometimes, certain drugs can have an adverse effect on the blood platelet count. Thrombocytopenia is the condition associated with a dip in the level of blood platelet count. This can also be one of the reasons why your dog may be vomiting blood. Your dog may throw up blood on swallowing a splintered bone. You must also check if your dog is suffering from a nosebleed or bleeding gums. In case your dog swallowed this blood, that might induce vomiting. Consumption of rat poison could also cause this condition.

Diagnosis

If your pet is throwing up blood, watch out for other symptoms such as weakness, diarrhea, lethargy, nausea, belching, bloating, pain in the abdominal region, pale gums and loss of appetite. Since the presence of blood in vomit can be linked to several dog health issues, you must get your dog examined soon. The veterinarian will generally get some blood tests done in order to check for the platelet count and perform X-rays to investigate the presence of tumors. Ultrasound and endoscopy for the stomach might also help in determining the condition responsible for causing blood in vomit.

Treatment

Once the underlying cause of blood in vomit has been diagnosed, the vet will initiate the symptomatic treatment. Severe vomiting can lead to dehydration, therefore, intravenous fluids might be required to stabilize the condition of your dog. Sometimes, the problem could be caused due to a change in your dogs diet. In that case, you need to discontinue that diet, and provide your dog with a bland diet. Spicy food can aggravate the problem of stomach ulcers, so be very careful about the food your dog eats.

Prostaglandin drugs may be prescribed by the vet in case of ulcers. Sometimes, dog coughing up blood might be related to gum diseases. In this case, dental hygiene needs to be taken care of. You must also make sure that your dog doesnt consume non-food items. Rat poison and other toxic substances must be kept out of their reach. In case, swallowing a splintered bone has caused this condition, a laxative will be used by the veterinarian to tackle the problem. Antibiotics might also be required to reduce the chances of an infection.

In case your dog is suffering from this condition, make sure that you consult a veterinarian soon. The earlier the diagnosis, the better would be the chances of a speedy recovery. Follow the advice of your vet regarding the diet and aftercare.

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Dog Vomiting Causes

Vomiting is a very common occurrence in dogs as it is an in-built defense mechanism for them. It is a part of their basic primal nature of scavenging. If they consume something their body does not approve of, they will vomit it out. However, it can also be a sign of a serious health problem in dogs. We shall have a look at the causes in this article.

What is the Difference between Regurgitation and Vomiting in Dogs?
It is important to make ourselves familiar with two medical terms. These terms include regurgitation and vomiting. A dog may suffer from either of the two, and we need to understand the difference to help the pet in a better way. When a dog regurgitates, he does it without much effort to throw up. The food has never reached the stomach and is expelled from the esophagus itself. It will be partially digested food strewn across the floor. Vomiting on the other hand takes a lot of physical effort. The dog will forcibly throw up the contents of the stomach or intestine. You will find that the dog coughs and hackles, trying to forcibly expel the food out of his mouth. If you find the dog trying to eat up what he just vomited, stop him immediately. It not only sounds gross, but is not healthy for the dog to consume it again. Remember, there was a reason why it was lying on the floor and not in the dogs stomach.

Common Causes
Some of the most common reasons that lead to vomiting in dogs are as follows:

Intestinal Worms Causing TroubleIntestinal parasites are one of the most common causes of vomiting in dogs. Worms that lead to vomiting include hookworms and Giardia. Apart from vomiting, the dog may suffer from diarrhea, dehydration, anemia, abdominal pain and swelling, weight loss, etc. The dog requires deworming and supportive care to get rid of the intestinal parasitic infection.

Dog Eats Too Much, Too FastA very hungry dog that eats food too fast and eats more than his stomach can hold, may suffer from vomiting. You can avoid this scenario by making sure you feed the dog on time or increase the amount of dog food you feed him. Also, make sure that your dog does not overeat or else he may puke all over the floor.

Excess Stomach Acid and Bile, Upset TummyA dog who vomits brown or yellow fluid on the floor, especially before eating or early in the morning, suffers from an upset stomach. Excess of bile and stomach acids cause the dog to vomit. This happens especially when the dog remains hungry for a long period of time. It causes irritation of stomach that leads to vomiting. The best way to deal with it is by feeding the dog frequent meals. This will prevent an empty stomach. But, make sure the dog is fed smaller meals as you dont need to feed him more than his stomach can hold.

No Table Scraps and Sudden Diet Change, A Strict No-NoYou may want to share your food with your dog, but it may not go down well with his digestive system. Table scraps and human food can lead to vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Sometimes, a sudden change in dog food or introducing a new brand or food, may cause a stomach upset. The dog may be suffering from food intolerance or may have a sensitive stomach. Some dogs are not able to digest certain foods like milk and gluten. So, watch what you give your dog to eat.

Somethings Stuck in the ThroatDogs have a habit of chewing on to anything and everything. Some may even swallow a toy or some non-edible object while playing. When a foreign object enters the digestive system, the dog will suffer from bouts of coughing and repeated vomiting. Similar behavior may occur if the dog eats up a lot of grass. The dog suffers from severe nausea and vomiting. Take your dog to the veterinarian immediately for help and get the object removed as soon as possible.

Bacterial or Viral Infection Giving the Dog a Hard TimeA microbial infection can also lead to vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Bacterial infections such as Salmonella, E. coli, Clostridium and infections due to viruses like parvovirus, distemper and coronavirus will cause vomiting in dogs. Severe infections lead to excessive vomiting and diarrhea. This leads to dehydration and the dog requires immediate fluid therapy to prevent the body from going into shock.

If you observe vomiting in your dog, take him to the veterinarian for further check up. If possible, take along a sample of the vomit for further diagnosis. If the dog has vomited just once, he should not be given food or water for about 12 hours. You can give your dog a few ice cubes to suck on or water to drink. If he is able to withhold the water, feed him a little bland food. This includes boiled chicken and rice. Feed him after every few hours. If he vomits again, you may need to visit the veterinarian again. Antibiotics, antiemetics, etc. may be prescribed by the veterinarian to help control the dogs vomiting. Do not take a chance, especially if your dog vomits blood. It may be a sign of a serious health complication. Take corrective actions and help your dog remain healthy and happy.

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