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Vomiting is one of the most common signs seen in dogs and cats and can be caused by a variety of problems. It's important though if your pet is vomiting, to note how often it's happening, but also to look at other behaviors and her vital signs. But in the case of vomiting you also want to inspect the environment. Are any toys missing, including dog toys or maybe children's toys that have been left behind. Or are there any other items around the house that have been chewed upon? If your pet is also lethargic or has any other vital sign abnormalities, this could be an early sign of a severe problem and warrants early investigation by your veterinarian. If she is otherwise acting okay it's also reasonable to maybe withhold a meal and if the vomiting doesn't improve within a day then have her evaluated. Another important and potentially life threatening condition in pets is called bloat, or GDV which stands for gastric dilatation and volvulus. And this occurs most often in large and giant breed dogs. The signs will come on very suddenly and your pet may become very anxious or agitated. He'll probably drool excessively and may try to vomit without producing anything. You might also notice that the side of his belly becomes very distended. And it will be accompanied by abnormalities in his vital signs. This is an indication of an emergency and you need to seek veterinary care as soon as possible.
In this lesson, we'll be covering an often-familiar site for anyone with children or pets – vomiting. At the end of the lesson, we'll provide you with a Word about the three human foods you never want to feed your pets.
Vomiting is one of the most common symptoms in dogs that may or may not be problematic, as vomiting can be caused by a variety of problems and for numerous reasons.
Pro Tip: If your pet has been vomiting, it's important to dig a little deeper into why it's happening. You'll want to do the following:
What kind of clues should you be looking for? Look around to see if any of your pet's (or children's) toys are suddenly missing. Are there items or areas of the house that have recently been chewed on by your pet.
If your pet is also lethargic or has some vital signs that are abnormal, this could be an early sign of a severe problem and could warrant a trip to the vet.
However, if your pet is otherwise doing and feeling fine and behaving normally, you might want to begin by imposing a skipped meal and see how your pet responds to that. If your pet's vomiting hasn't gone away after a full day, then this is when you should consider a trip to your vet for further evaluation.
Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus, also thankfully known as GDV, is a medical condition that affects dogs in which the stomach becomes overstretched and rotated by excessive gas content.
This is a life-threatening condition in pets and occurs most often in dog breeds that are considered large or very large. Signs of GDV tend to come on very suddenly and produce anxiousness or agitation in the dog. Other signs of GDV include:
Warning: Bloat or GDV is a very serious condition and indicates an emergency situation. Seek veterinary care immediately if you suspect it.