Dog vomiting

Wednesday May 27th, 2009

Question:

My dog vomits every few weeks--is this normal?

Answer:

Actually, yes, it can be. Just like people, some dogs have a sensitive stomach or will even vomit on an empty stomach. As long as the dog is eating, drinking, acting normally, exhibiting no other signs of illness, and showing no increase in frequency of the vomiting, there is typically no reason to worry.

To be sure, however, schedule a checkup with your vet--a complete physical exam is recommended.

Patti Iampietro is a veterinarian who spent time assisting animals during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which eventually led to her involvement with Best Friends Animal Society.

Tags Dog Food & Dog Nutrition, Dog Allergies

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first of all i have weak english but i need help for my dog, she is female and 10 years old ,she suffer from bleeding from vagina ,she is so weak ,we take treatment from doctor but the problem is she donot eat anything now what i do becuse she lost there blood and become weak,she has swelling near stomach and on touching it stomach feel me hard type something,doctor say it is right to discharge to bad blood from body,after bleeding swelling is not gone from 1 day but stomach is not tight as before,what i do please suggest

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