Vomiting Dogs Research Paper

As a vet tech working in an emergency hospital, I see vomiting dogs a lot. It is probably one of the most common problems that are seen by vets, and there are many reasons behind it. Some are easy to fix, but other times it can be more serious. Below is a list of what you can do at home to help your vomiting dog, and when to seek medical attention. Any kind of irritation of the stomach can cause vomiting. A main cause is what we like to call food indiscretion. Pretty much, it is eating something not edible, or something the dog shouldn't be eating. It could be garbage, or even scraps of people food from the table. If it is something the dog is not used to, it will likely cause that gag reflex. Overeating of his own food can cause serious issues …show more content…
Keep trash covered or out of reach. Kennels are a good choice for puppies and chewers when you are not at home and can't watch them. Vomiting can also be a symptom of many of disease. If there is blood in the vomit, or looks like partially digested coffee grounds, it could be an ulcer. Certain infections and parasites can make a dog vomit. Tumors found in the throat, intestines, or stomach can also bring about vomiting. Other symptoms will be seen with these diseases. Look for diarrhea, lethargy, or other behavior changes. If you are concerned that your dog just isn't acting right, bring him to a vet. Gastric Dilatation Volvulus, or bloat happens suddenly and if left untreated, is fatal. GDV normally occurs in large, deep-chested dogs after eating a large meal. The stomach will bloat - you will actually see the abdomen become very large, very quickly and will feel hard to the touch. Sometimes the stomach itself will twist, cutting off circulation to the intestines. Symptoms include vomiting, then dry heaving. The dog will be become very uncomfortable, and will probably cry if touched. Being tired, weak, and even falling over are other signs of pending …show more content…
Even for these professionals training a dog can be a difficult and sometimes frustrating task. Don't feel bad if you aren't getting the progress you had hoped. Many of us set out to train our dogs, and realize that as a novice trainer, there are lots of things to do and remember. As a new trainer you are not much different from the dog you are training, you will both go through a learning process together. The worst thing you can do is to jump right out of the gates and assume you know everything about training a dog. There are many myths out there about training dogs that simply aren't true, if you fall victim to believing everything you hear your dog may just decide he or she doesn't want to be trained by you. The most important thing is to be patient, dog training is a physical skill that takes many years of practice and repetition. The fist basic thing you need to know is that breaking things down into component steps within a training session is very beneficial. If you can break training down into aspects that can be easily achieved you and your dog will have a much greater sense of achievement and will leave you both excited for the next session. In this article I will go over a few things that have worked well for me and have also been noted by many dog trainers across the country. The first one is to keep a notebook to record the training sessions and the results. This will keep you