What should I do if my dog keeps vomiting?
Recently, the topic of pet health has continued to increase in popularity on social media. In particular, the problem of dog vomiting has become the focus of many pet-raising families. This article will combine the hot discussions and veterinary advice on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the causes, countermeasures and prevention methods of dog vomiting, and provide structured data reference.
1. Common causes of vomiting in dogs
According to data from the pet medical platform, dog vomiting is mainly divided into two categories: physiological and pathological. The following are the TOP5 reasons frequently mentioned:
| Ranking | Reason type | Specific performance | Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dietary problems | Eating too fast/eating foreign objects/food allergy | 42% |
| 2 | Digestive system diseases | Gastritis/intestinal obstruction/pancreatitis | 28% |
| 3 | parasitic infection | Roundworm/Tapeworm/Coccidia | 15% |
| 4 | Poisoning reaction | Ingestion of poisonous plants/chemicals | 8% |
| 5 | Other diseases | Liver and kidney disease/canine distemper | 7% |
2. Three-step method for emergency treatment
According to the popular science video of Pet Doctor@CutePawLeague (viewed more than 500,000 times in the past 7 days), it is recommended to take the following steps:
1.fasting observation: Stop feeding for 6-8 hours and provide a small amount of warm water
2.record symptoms: Use your mobile phone to take photos/videos of vomiting and record the frequency of vomiting
3.preliminary judgment: Evaluate the level of urgency against the following feature table
| red flag | Suggested handling |
|---|---|
| Vomitus with blood/foreign bodies | Send to hospital immediately |
| Vomiting ≥3 times in 24 hours | See a doctor within 6 hours |
| With diarrhea/lethargy | Make an appointment for a veterinary exam |
| Vomiting yellow water on an empty stomach | Adjust feeding time |
3. Home care methods that are hotly discussed on the Internet
Under the topic #doghealth in Xiaohongshu (12,000 new notes in the past 10 days), these methods have received high praise:
•Pumpkin diet: Steamed pumpkin puree (without sugar) helps regulate gastrointestinal function
•Eat small meals often: Switch to a shallow food bowl and feed 4-5 times a day.
•Massage aid: Gently rub the dog’s belly clockwise to promote digestion
4. Big data on preventive measures
A pet smart feeder brand collected data from 100,000 users and showed that taking these measures can reduce the probability of vomiting by 73%:
| Precautions | Difficulty of implementation | Effective coefficient |
|---|---|---|
| Regular deworming (every 3 months) | ★☆☆☆☆ | 89% |
| Use slow food bowls | ★☆☆☆☆ | 76% |
| Avoid feeding people food | ★★☆☆☆ | 82% |
| Comb daily to reduce hair balls | ★★★☆☆ | 68% |
5. When is it necessary to seek medical treatment?
Combined with the emergency case discussion on Weibo Pet Super Chat, please contact the veterinarian immediately if the following situations occur:
• Vomiting that lasts more than 24 hours
• Symptoms of dehydration (sticky gums, poor skin elasticity)
• Abnormal body temperature (>39℃ or <37.5℃)
• The vomitus contains a coffee grounds-like substance
Warm reminder: The suggestions in this article are for reference only. Please follow your doctor’s advice for specific diagnosis and treatment. Hot weather has occurred in many places recently. Please pay attention to providing your dog with a cool resting environment and clean drinking water to avoid vomiting symptoms caused by heat stroke.
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