We are in the process of switching his food to something that is good for sensitive tummies.
2007-07-02 02:09:57 · 12 answers · asked by blp2 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He is a Boston Terrier, so bloat is not an issue. I will start feeding him smaller amounts throughout the day.
We switching from Merrick to California Natural both very good foods. Doing the switch very very slow.
I put some rice in with his food this morning and there was no vomiting, so maybe that will help out.
2007-07-02 02:49:51 · update #1
He is eating chicken based food, I will try the lamb based next. :)
He had complete bloodwork last month and all was good.
2007-07-02 05:15:51 · update #2
Is this a large dog?
When you pour in his food, pour in an equal amount of water as well. This prevents bloat, which can be deadly in a dog, as well as make them throw up, or become seriously ill. (Bloat can kill without hours; as it basically flips the stomach upside down) Elevating the dish a little will help, but the water will help more!
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Small or medium Dog?
She's eating too fast. Slow her down by pouring water in her food, OR by petting her while she eats, and pulling her back gently if she/he starts wolfing it down again. You might want to consider shortening the time between feedings as well; as they might feel overly hungry.
2007-07-02 02:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by redsquirrelpooka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're doing the right thing in my opinion, but here is a little more information that came out my "Terra-Nova: The Golden Retriever" book.
Digestive Upset:
If your dog continually vomits or has diarrhea after eating, try switching to a better food or a food with a different protein source (if your dog's food is chicken, try a food made with lamb, turkey, or fish). You can also try adding a spoonful of plain yogurt with active yogurt cultures to his food. If this doesn't help, call your vet. If your dog is losing weight even though he is eating, be sure to tell your vet right away. While digestive problems are usually a simple matter or a particular food disagreeing with your dogs system, there is a slight chance it could signal a more serious condition, so get it checked out.
P.S. I may be wrong, but I thought that raised food dishes INCREASED the chance of bloat...
2007-07-02 10:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Along with food for sensitive tummies, consider feeding smaller amounts more often - if you can - say 3 - 5 times a day instead of 1 or 2 big meals.
Also, raise his dish off the floor - this minimizes air swallowed during eating - and can help minimize the chance of bloat (dangerous and often fatal)
2007-07-02 09:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If what you are trying doesn't work, here's what one of my group members is using for her dog with a sensitive stomach.
"It made with venison meal & rice (& no not the c*** from china) It's Nature's Recipe for sensitive tummies... I wish I could feed raw but Shawn's tummy just won't take it.."
Rice is good.
I have one who vomits up occasionally but for him it appears to be a matter of eating more than his stomach can hold for that meal and it's more occasional ... a few times a month, not every week... so I just reduce his meal size and feed him more often than the other dogs when this happens.
2007-07-02 10:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Senstive tummy might be the problem... but odds are he is just eating too fast. Try this: don't give him all of his food at once time. Just give him a little bit at a time. It worked on our cat, who had the same problem. If that doesn't work, then a trip to the vet is in order. Good luck!
2007-07-02 09:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My German Shepeard did the exact same thing. She ate too fast which caused her to vomit. We took her the vet and told him and he said the following.
Gthe dog a large 'dinner' by giving it in small amounts at a time. That way, your puppy gets the exact amount of food given, but in smaller 'packages'. lol Do this for a while and see what happens.
2007-07-02 09:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by Al 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs eat too fast and then can't hold it down - this happened with my Australian Shepherd. If this is the case, you can put some large rocks in his food dish so he'll have to eat around them. This will slow down his eating. (Get something smooth, so they can be cleaned. I just toss mine in the dishwasher once a week or so)
If he's a larger dog, get one of those raised stands for his food dish. Sometimes larger dogs have problems with the whole 'swallowing up' thing.
2007-07-02 09:14:19 · answer #7 · answered by searchpup 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some dogs have a narrowed passage into the stomach....check with your Vet....and feed smaller amounts more often...some times softening the food helps too...
2007-07-02 09:18:18 · answer #8 · answered by K9 Companion 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is rejecting the food you are feeding him. As the author of the following book, I would recommend a homemade food diet. There are alot of things in commercial dog food that are probably giving your dog a problem.
go on amazon or barnesandnoble.com and buy this book
Woofing it Down.
2007-07-02 09:37:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well my cats had been doing the same thing but all it was is that they wouldn't control their hunger... as in they would eat even if they weren't hungry. Try taking away your dogs food once or twice every day that should help.
2007-07-02 09:25:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋