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Stomach Condition
My dog, George, is a roughly four year old pit mastiff (sort of a mutt). He has been randomly throwing up. He eats only dog food (two cups twice a day) and an occasional dog treat or non-strange people food. We thought it might be because he was eating kind of cheap food but I upgraded him to good stuff and slowly cycled it in over the period of a week and a half.
It's been three weeks and he is still randomly puking up slightly foamy bile. Drools a bit, gags and then throws up. Before and after he seems perfectly fine. Does anyone have any thoughts? I can't affor to get him to a vet immediately and he seems fine but I am worried. Any help would be appreciated.
It's been three weeks and he is still randomly puking up slightly foamy bile. Drools a bit, gags and then throws up. Before and after he seems perfectly fine. Does anyone have any thoughts? I can't affor to get him to a vet immediately and he seems fine but I am worried. Any help would be appreciated.
Of course! Just like kids, anytime after 5:00 on Friday!!
Is this your Grey? Do you have Pepto Bismol there? You can give that to dogs. Dose is 0.5 ml to 1 ml per pound given every 6-8 hours. I prefer using the liquid over the tablets and just use a syringe inside the cheek in the back to administer. I don't know what Rennie is.
Hopefully, it is just a bug or upset and things calm down. They can go longer not eating but you know they do need fluids.
You know, and I never see this posted so hesitate saying it, but an old Vet I had years ago used to tell me to add a little fresh tomato when I cooked the chicken and rice. He said the pectin in the tomato helped coat the gut. I have and have not done this over the years. Take that at face value. :-)
Is this your Grey? Do you have Pepto Bismol there? You can give that to dogs. Dose is 0.5 ml to 1 ml per pound given every 6-8 hours. I prefer using the liquid over the tablets and just use a syringe inside the cheek in the back to administer. I don't know what Rennie is.
Hopefully, it is just a bug or upset and things calm down. They can go longer not eating but you know they do need fluids.
You know, and I never see this posted so hesitate saying it, but an old Vet I had years ago used to tell me to add a little fresh tomato when I cooked the chicken and rice. He said the pectin in the tomato helped coat the gut. I have and have not done this over the years. Take that at face value. :-)
I'll raise it with Karla. It was just coincidental that my own dog (9yr old) started having issues on Friday - typically just as the vet closed for the weekend. He was vomiting and started with diarrhea too. And then refused to eat his normal food. So I've been giving him small amounts of cooked chicken and rice, and half a Rennie, which seems to have helped calm things down. He didn't eat anything for 2 full days. He's still a bit 'off', so if things don't improve I'll get him to the vet tomorrow. Tony
Hi Tony,
Sorry, there are probably some but I only know of the Pepcid and always hesitate to recommend meds on the forum. I know many people that have been told to use Pepcid fir stomach issues, the regular strength, I believe.
Actually, my son and daughter's dogs were both having these same issues and I told them to try the Pro Plan Salmon ( ok food but not the top) and ask their Vets about the Pepcid, which they did and started using. The problem resolved in both dogs. They actually still feed this food, have been able to stop the Pepcid and dogs are doing great. Both are large breed dogs, one is a senior. They are healthy and their coats look great!!
Maybe Karla or Ghilly know of another med. You must have something with the same ingredient. Have you checked with your Vet or pharmacist?
Sorry, there are probably some but I only know of the Pepcid and always hesitate to recommend meds on the forum. I know many people that have been told to use Pepcid fir stomach issues, the regular strength, I believe.
Actually, my son and daughter's dogs were both having these same issues and I told them to try the Pro Plan Salmon ( ok food but not the top) and ask their Vets about the Pepcid, which they did and started using. The problem resolved in both dogs. They actually still feed this food, have been able to stop the Pepcid and dogs are doing great. Both are large breed dogs, one is a senior. They are healthy and their coats look great!!
Maybe Karla or Ghilly know of another med. You must have something with the same ingredient. Have you checked with your Vet or pharmacist?
Hi. I agree with all you have said. Hopefully rehamkcirtap will get the dog to a vet.
I was interested in you commenting about Pepcid, which I have heard can be sued on dogs in small doses and for a very limited time. But thereare also two very different kinds of Pepcid - plain and simple Pepcid and Pepcid AC, which I understand can be used according to different symptoms.
In the UK, neither of these are available anymore (or at least not at the large high street pharmacies) ... so, do you know what equivalent over-the-counter antacids might be available and suitable for dogs instead of Pepcid/Pepcid AC.
Tony
I was interested in you commenting about Pepcid, which I have heard can be sued on dogs in small doses and for a very limited time. But thereare also two very different kinds of Pepcid - plain and simple Pepcid and Pepcid AC, which I understand can be used according to different symptoms.
In the UK, neither of these are available anymore (or at least not at the large high street pharmacies) ... so, do you know what equivalent over-the-counter antacids might be available and suitable for dogs instead of Pepcid/Pepcid AC.
Tony
Well, nit all that unusual for dogs to vomit bile but it is a bit concerning that this has been going on for this long. You realize that you really should consult a Vet about this. There are conditions that can cause this type of vomiting that would need a Vet's diagnosis.
How is he otherwise? How are his stools? How is his activity level? Is he drinking or peeing more or less?
What food are you feeding? Perhaps this is a food allergy or gastritis of some sort. You can try getting a small bag of Pro Plan Salmon for Sensitive stomachs and transition to that. I would add water to it as kibble absorbs the water in the stomach.
Where people produce bile after eating, dogs produce it before eating. I suggest you try giving him his usual allotment of food but divide into 3-4 feedings a day. You can give Pepcid but your Vet should be consulted on that and the dose.
Might cost you some but you could try a bland diet of chicken (no skin) and rice, again, divided into smaller meals, for a few days to see if that makes a difference. I would withhold any other food or treats.
If this gets worse or he starts showing any other symptoms, you really do need to consult your Vet. I believe most Vets accept Care Credit, which you may want to look into.
We are not Vets and can only make recommendations. You know your dog best.
Good luck and please keep us updated.
How is he otherwise? How are his stools? How is his activity level? Is he drinking or peeing more or less?
What food are you feeding? Perhaps this is a food allergy or gastritis of some sort. You can try getting a small bag of Pro Plan Salmon for Sensitive stomachs and transition to that. I would add water to it as kibble absorbs the water in the stomach.
Where people produce bile after eating, dogs produce it before eating. I suggest you try giving him his usual allotment of food but divide into 3-4 feedings a day. You can give Pepcid but your Vet should be consulted on that and the dose.
Might cost you some but you could try a bland diet of chicken (no skin) and rice, again, divided into smaller meals, for a few days to see if that makes a difference. I would withhold any other food or treats.
If this gets worse or he starts showing any other symptoms, you really do need to consult your Vet. I believe most Vets accept Care Credit, which you may want to look into.
We are not Vets and can only make recommendations. You know your dog best.
Good luck and please keep us updated.
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