What home remedies can I use for my adult MED-LG breed DOG for vomiting & tummy trouble?
March 8th, 2010 | by admin |Or any ideas on home diagnosing? She is a mixed breed (possibly yellow lab/pit bull/& ?) We think she’s about five yrs old. No blood in vomit or stool. She vomits about once a day. Gets one treat per day and fed once in the AM (her whole life). Her tummy makes LOTS of noise usually in the afternoon or at night. When she vomits, it’s usually once a day, large amount, light brown to dark brown-black (the black part worries me). We have not changed her food. I was thinking: feeding her twice a day, switch to a dog food for sensitive tummies (I have no idea what brand/type) ?? Any suggestions or knowledge here? We don’t have a lot of $ for a vet. We’re also afraid to change her eating to twice a day because she does NOT DO WELL WITH CHANGE! (Issues from puppy-hood / previous owner.) Help us help Belle!!
Our vets have always recommended browned meat (either ground beef or chicken or turkey) mixed with white rice for dogs with vomiting problems. Its good for them, but is plain, low in fat, and high in starch so it sits well without upsetting the tummy.
I would always use a high quality pet food. At least a lean, high protein, lamb and rice food. I use Sportmix Lamb and Rice. I get it from a dog food or farm supply store and it costs $18 for 40lbs. Not bad at all. There are more expensive brands, Nutro being one of the best, and Iams being easily available not that its in grocery stores. But you can get an equally high quality food for a much better deal at a discount dog food or farm supply store.
A food change should always be gradual. Introduce a small amount of the new food mixed with the old food and every couple of days add more of the new food and less of the old kind.
Has she always had this problem? If not, think about any possible changes? Has she had access to anything she shouldn’t? Pesticides, fertilizers, etc? Anything she can get into that would upset her tummy.
Unfortunately, this may also be a sign of a deeper problem such as a stomach or intestinal tumor. I would try working with her food for a week or two, but if it persists, you may need to try to save up the money to see a vet. Good luck!!
9 Responses to “What home remedies can I use for my adult MED-LG breed DOG for vomiting & tummy trouble?”
By allansc2005 on Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Try mixing oatmeal in with her food;make sure she has plenty of fresh water to drink.
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By truplo7983 on Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
My parents always used white rice mixed in with dog food. It really helped. Dogs should be fed twice a day though too.If she doesnt do good with change you have to ease her into the whole twice a day thing. smaller portions.
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By sunpekes on Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Since it is regular occurance and you can pin down an approximate time, try some ‘tums’ a couple for a big dog, just 1 for smaller dog. It won’t hurt either way. If the dogs stomach is growling it may just be from hunger.
Make shure it isn’t loosing weight, and check with a vet if it is.
Unfortunately the larger dogs don’t live as long as smaller breeds, and it may just be old age setting in.
For almost all dogs a life span of 10-15 years is about it. For the bigger dogs, 8-10 years.
As a breeder, we let our mature dogs have a few years with a happy owner after 5 years of breeding. Ours have a lifespan of about 14 years.
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By jennychopper on Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
take it to the vet
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By sweet_valentine_surprise on Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
try rice in her food
My vet sugested that I give my dog pepto (the pink stuff) for his digestive problems
If it gets worst I would take her to the vet it might be something serous.
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By barry_myster on Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Yes! feed 2 smaller meals per day.
is he/she eating too fast?
maybe it’s swallowing air when it eats.
lift the food bowl up on something so he doesn’t have to bend neck when eating.
your not feeding puppy food right.
a bland diet is good for animals with sensitive stomachs.
ask your vet on dose for your dog re: pepcid or tagamet
you can feed bland diet like science diet I/D
or cook broiled white rice with some broiled chicken.
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17yrs as a Vet tech
By trying2bhelpful on Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Our vets have always recommended browned meat (either ground beef or chicken or turkey) mixed with white rice for dogs with vomiting problems. Its good for them, but is plain, low in fat, and high in starch so it sits well without upsetting the tummy.
I would always use a high quality pet food. At least a lean, high protein, lamb and rice food. I use Sportmix Lamb and Rice. I get it from a dog food or farm supply store and it costs $18 for 40lbs. Not bad at all. There are more expensive brands, Nutro being one of the best, and Iams being easily available not that its in grocery stores. But you can get an equally high quality food for a much better deal at a discount dog food or farm supply store.
A food change should always be gradual. Introduce a small amount of the new food mixed with the old food and every couple of days add more of the new food and less of the old kind.
Has she always had this problem? If not, think about any possible changes? Has she had access to anything she shouldn’t? Pesticides, fertilizers, etc? Anything she can get into that would upset her tummy.
Unfortunately, this may also be a sign of a deeper problem such as a stomach or intestinal tumor. I would try working with her food for a week or two, but if it persists, you may need to try to save up the money to see a vet. Good luck!!
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By metzger52365 on Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
This is just my opinion,but anytime a dog vomits or has diarrhea on a regular basis,it needs to see a Vet.I think home remedy’s work great in some cases,but if a problem is ongoing and regular,it really needs to be checked out.Talk to your Vet,many Vets will take payments instead of demanding it all up front.Please don’t think I am trying to berate you,or run you down.That is not my intent in any way.I am just offering my opinion based on 30 plus years of dog ownership.Whatever you decide to do,I hope your dog gets better.
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By bobbye71 on Mar 9, 2010 | Reply
Belle,
My Teddy (sheltie) went through a period of emesis after every meal
My vet suggested boiled rice (as others have suggested) in small amounts. Starting with 2/3 rice and 1/3 canned food. Fed in small quanties several times a day – starting about every 2 – 3 hours. Time consuming, yes, but worth it. And, while it may be a change, hopefully, she will adapt, specially since small feedings will be easier to digest.
Is this something new or has it been going on for a long time. Could this possibly be out of habit? You mentioned some stressors from previous owner.
Is her weight stable?
Also, note the emesis, is there any other matter in the emesis? – this could indicate your dog is getting something else that may be upseting her tummy. (such as grass or other stuff from the yard?)
Does the emesis contained partially or fully digested food? This could indicate the food has passed from the stomach to the intestine, and the problems may originate there.
And, is there any evidence of blood? If this is the case, a visit to the vet is mandatory – don’t try to self diagnose – it could be the indication of something much more severe. Old blood shows up dark, black, and can resemble coffee grounds. I think you can get a small test f rom the vet or drugstore to test the emesis/stool for the presence of blood.
Anyway, gradually increase the ratio of food to rice and the length of time between feedings. but don’t do both at the same time.
And, when she does seem to be doing well, go to the next stage. But, if the emesis returns, go back to stage one.
Don’t rule out the vet, your dog’s life may depend on it.
Teddy is now 7, and active, in good health and a good companion for me.
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My vet (for over 20 years, 6 cats and one dog) and personal experience