What should I do if my dog vomits and refuses to eat or drink?
Recently, many pet owners have reported that their dogs suffer from vomiting and loss of appetite, which has aroused widespread concern. This article will combine hot topics and veterinary advice from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the causes and solutions.
1. Common reasons why dogs vomit and refuse to eat or drink
| Cause classification | Specific performance | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| dietary problems | Food spoilage, sudden change of food, eating too fast | 35% |
| Gastrointestinal diseases | Gastritis, enteritis, parasitic infection | 28% |
| Poisoning reaction | Ingestion of toxic substances and chemicals | 15% |
| Other diseases | Pancreatitis, liver and kidney diseases, infectious diseases | 22% |
2. Emergency measures
1.fasting observation: Stop feeding for 12-24 hours, but make sure you drink enough water
2.Check for vomitus: Record the number of vomiting times, color and contents (such as blood streaks, foreign bodies, etc.)
3.Measure body temperature: The normal body temperature range is 38-39°C. If it exceeds 39.5°C, seek medical attention immediately.
4.Supplement electrolytes: A small amount of pet-specific electrolyte solution can be fed
| Symptom level | Recommended actions | Indications for medical treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Mild | Vomiting once, but still in good spirits | Observe for 24 hours |
| Moderate | Vomiting multiple times and loss of appetite | See a doctor within 48 hours |
| Severe | Continuous vomiting and listlessness | Emergency call immediately |
3. Preventive measures
1.Diet management: Feed regularly and quantitatively to avoid sudden changes in dog food brands.
2.environmental safety: Keep away small objects and poisonous items at home that may be accidentally eaten
3.Regular deworming: Follow veterinary recommendations for internal and external deworming
4.health check: Have a comprehensive physical examination at least once a year
4. Answers to hotly discussed questions among netizens
| High frequency problem | Professional answers |
|---|---|
| Can I give antiemetics to people? | Absolutely prohibited, may cause serious side effects |
| How long does it take to go without food before force feeding is required? | More than 48 hours requires nasal feeding under the guidance of a veterinarian |
| Can I drink water after vomiting? | Give warm water in small amounts frequently to avoid irritation |
5. Sharing of recent hot cases
1.Cases of accidental ingestion: A golden retriever suffered intestinal obstruction due to swallowing a toy. The initial manifestation was vomiting and refusal to eat. He recovered after surgery.
2.seasonal diseases: Canine parvovirus cases have appeared in many places recently. The initial symptoms are similar and need to be ruled out through testing.
3.dietary allergies: A certain Internet celebrity’s dog food was exposed to cause multiple allergic vomiting incidents, reminding owners to pay attention to the ingredient list
6. Professional veterinary advice
Dr. Zhang from the Beijing Pet Hospital reminds: "Summer is a period when dogs have a high incidence of gastrointestinal problems. If the vomit is brown or blood-streaked, or is accompanied by diarrhea, convulsions and other symptoms, you must go to the hospital immediately. You can usually prepare some pet-specific probiotics, but do not use medicine by yourself."
Finally, I would like to remind all owners: dogs cannot speak, and abnormal behaviors are their "language". When vomiting and refusal to eat occur, timely observation, rational judgment, and seeking professional help when necessary are the only signs of being responsible for your dog.
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