Dog owners would occasionally witness the dog throwing up. A dog owner hearing the gagging sound made by the pet would instantly leap not to help the dog but to save the carpet from the mess. As if one heap of vomitus is not enough for the master to clean, the dog would transfer to another corner to make another mound. In times like this wouldnt you want to vanish the dog to Neverland?
A dog owner should not be surprised if the dog throws up as these animals are indiscriminate eaters. Dogs would eat anything – edible and non-edible. Objects that should not be in the stomach will be vomited by the dog. Dogs only have to vomit to remove the foreign objects from the stomach. Dogs have a reputation for being ravenous eaters. Fill the doggie bowl and the food will be gone in an instant. Because foods will just be sniffed by the dog, throwing up will occur when the dry food expands in size after absorbing the moisture in the stomach. There are two kinds of vomiting chronic and acute. Dog owners need not worry about the sudden onset of vomiting as long as the dog exhibits a normal level of energy and has not lost the eagerness for food. Generally, acute vomiting is not life threatening. The dog would throw up once to rid the stomach of the offending foreign body and after a while the pet would be its usual energetic self and would be seen once again munching non-food items. Acute vomiting though can be life threatening. Dogs have a curious personality. These adorable creatures may have ingested poisonous substances or objects that were swallowed are too large to pass the smaller intestinal tract. Throwing up caused by poisoning or blockage of the intestinal tract would need immediate medical attention.
Chronic vomiting can be due to an undiagnosed medical concern. Dogs with chronic bouts of vomiting can have intestinal parasite infestation, parvovirus or distemper. Allergies, pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease are other causes of chronic vomiting. Medical attention is mandatory for dogs with chronic vomiting as poor digestion can hamper the absorption of nutrients resulting not only to low energy level but also to poor physical appearance. Vomiting is normal in dogs, pet owners have to be observant to know if the dog needs medical attention as throwing up may not be due to overeating but to life threatening concern.
