My friend's dog, a 2 yr old Boston, is constantly throwing up. He is allergic to pretty much every brand of dog food (allergies to corn, starch, wheat ect...) since day one he's been throwing up 2 times a day. Mostly after eating. He was on steroids for his allergies but isnt' anymore. Nothing can be diagnosed. The vet's are at a standstill as to what his problem is. He has ulcers, allergies but yet... nothing has worked - different foods, pills ect.
The dog 'seems' happy, he doesnt seem to be in pain... I know it's hard to tell, he's a dog he can't say for sure if he is in pain or not... but you can tell when a dog's not 'himself'...
any advice, suggestions, comments, theories ?!?!!!???
2006-10-19 01:38:02 · 10 answers · asked by ~J~ 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
** These are actual 'heath' problems related to allergies.. it's not because he eats too much, not enough or too fast.
2006-10-19 01:43:05 · update #1
i would have your friend make an appointment with a specialist. sounds like they need to do an upper GI scope to see if there is some kind of blockage. an average vet won't be able to accomodate this problem; time for a specialist. keep doing the special food; try something like natural balance that has a single-source protein and carb. if he is gulping his food, then feed him on a cookie sheet. can't gulp then! wetting his food a little may help, but the vomiting sound like a definite medical issue. is he losing weight from the vomiting? if he isn't then maybe try feeding him a few pieces of food at a time. go slowly. this can aslo be a result of poor breeding. medical problems are often genetic. be sure he is neutered and not passing this trait on to another generation.
2006-10-19 01:58:25 · answer #1 · answered by gunnermom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My aunt's Jack Russel Terrier... That dog is pretty damn mean. He bit me once when I walked into the house... Jumped up on my leg and bit me! He was never properly socialized and he is allowed to get away with a lot. He pretty much thinks he runs the house. My aunt muzzles him now when people come over, sad. I hate how so many people think that pit bulls are mean, agressive dogs. Yes, some bad owners train them to be vicious but that is the owner's fault, not the breed. I rescued a pit bull mix from a shelter and she is the sweetest dog I know. The only thing she'll do is give you so many kisses it will seem like she's trying to bathe you. Same goes for every single pit bull I've met. Pit love <3
2016-05-22 01:43:47 · answer #2 · answered by Claire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, It sounds like he needs to be on an all natural food. Try Wellness. It has no artificial anything in it. Another thing your friend may want to try is to give the dog some nutri-cal. It is a clear paste like vitamin that comes in a tube. You can give him this to compensate for the nutrients he is loosing through throwing up. You can give the dog this in very small quantities, so he probably won't have enough in his stomach to throw it up.
2006-10-19 01:55:10 · answer #3 · answered by Jenna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has your friend tried going to a veterinary teaching hospital? Often tough cases are referred to such places.
It is possible that food hypersensitivity could be the reason. Also, is the dog actually vomiting, or is it really regurgitation? Knowing which one it is can help lead to a diagnosis. Have they done radiographs (survey and with contrast), bloodwork, or endoscopic exams (+/- biopsies)?
2006-10-19 02:04:11 · answer #4 · answered by sweet_masquerade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has the vet recommended giving him a pepsid about 30-1 hour before he eats?? We had some dogs that used to stay with us when their owners went out of town..we had to give them pepsid before every meal.
2006-10-19 04:18:04 · answer #5 · answered by Erica M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At times when I've had dogs who have had this problem, my vet told me to cook some rice, add it to the dry dog food, and it works! Tell your friend to try it..Rice seems to calm the intestines of the dog, and they tolerate their food better..Good luck to your friend. Hope this helps.
2006-10-19 01:51:36 · answer #6 · answered by JoJoCieCie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a cat that did this too, the vet gave him a cortisone shot about every 3 months and he had special food.
2006-10-19 01:43:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try serving this dog on a plate he can't eat as fast therefor he has to chew and take his time :: I also have a dog that's greedy and has asthma
2006-10-19 01:43:45 · answer #8 · answered by yvette b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOu may have a bulemic dog (I have a bulemic cat)
2006-10-19 01:41:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he eating to much to fast?
2006-10-19 01:40:41 · answer #10 · answered by tera_duke 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋