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Dog Vomiting (Canine Gastritis)

Most dogs will suffer from Vomiting from time to time during their lifetimes - no one particular breed is particularly susceptible.

Canine vomiting is most often caused by something eaten or a side effect of another illness.

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Dog Health Issues - Description of Dog Vomiting - Canine Gastritis
Dog Vomiting is the forcible ejection of the stomach contents from the mouth.

Dog Health Questions - Dogs susceptible to Dog Vomiting - Canine Gastritis
Most dogs suffer from Vomiting from time to time - no particular breed is particularly susceptible.

Dog Health Questions - Dog Vomiting Causes
Dog Vomiting is usually caused by one of the following :

  • Eating something totally unsuitable, such as garbage or candy
  • Eaten too fast
  • Eaten too much
  • Exercised too soon, or too vigorously,  after a meal
  • Has become overly excited or nervous
  • Vomiting is due to the side effect of another illness

Dog Health Information - Treatment of Dog Vomiting - Canine Gastritis
Dog Vomiting is usually just a passing inconvenience which disappears after a short period of time - between 12 and 24 hours.  During this period ensure that the dog is rested from any food or large amounts of water so that the intestinal tract can ease and settle down.

Dog Health Info - When to Consult the Veterinary Surgeon
Dog Vomiting can be a symptom of a serious illness and a Veterinary Surgeon should be consulted if any of the following conditions apply or as the owner you are instinctively concerned about the health of your dog:

  • Condition has lasted for more than 24 hours
  • The dog shows signs of pain, breathing difficulties or signs of another illness or symptoms such as diarrhea
  • Blood in the vomit
  • Vomiting is projectile
  • Stomach bloating occurs

Dogs - Grass Eating
Owners can become concerned if their dog eats grass. Grass eating can be just a simple habit or possibly the sign of a stomach irritation such as Gastritis. Studies have shown that dogs eating grass is an instinctive process. Eating grass can stimulate or induce vomiting. Grass can in fact help to prevent damage to the bowel as grass is effective in wrapping around any foreign bodies in the stomach thus limiting the risk of damage to the stomach form any sharp or jagged edges.

Dog Health Advice
We hope that the canine health information and dog health advice has been of some assistance. But please remember that if you are in doubt about your Dog's Health please consult your Canine Health Specialist.

Online Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems
The sole purpose of the Online Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems is as a reference manual to provide useful information to dog and puppy owners. It is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat sick dogs or as a substitute for obtaining professional veterinary advice. Please remember that if you are in any doubt about your Dog's Health please consult your Canine Veterinary Specialist immediately.

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