CAUSES OF DOG VOMITING

ACUTE VOMITING IN DOGS?

Acute vomiting, which can be defined as sudden or severe bouts of vomiting, is a serious symptom of quite a few diseases, disorders, and complications.

• Ingestion of irritating substances (i.e., garbage, chocolate) 

• Toxins or poisons

• Pancreatitis

• Kidney failure

• Liver failure

• Diet change

• Intestinal parasites

• Viral infection

• Medication reaction

• Bloat

• Bacterial infection

• Heat stroke

It is up to owners to help veterinarians narrow down the cause. For instance, if your dog vomits after being outside in the hot sun or trapped in a hot car, then heat stroke is a prime suspect. If your trash can displays evidence of canine exploration, then garbage, toxins, or a foreign body are more likely.

You know your dog's behavior best, which is why it is up to you to fill your veterinarian in on anything that could have contributed to your dog's condition, like access to human medications, toxins, a change in diet, and other possible causes.

If your dog is vomiting with diarrhea or vomiting and has a poor appetite, call your veterinarian.

CHRONIC DOG VOMITING

Chronic, frequent, or long-term vomiting is also a cause for concern, especially if it is accompanied by the following symptoms:

• Blood

• Abdominal pain

• Depression

• Dehydration

• Weakness

• Fever

• Poor appetite

• Weight loss

• Other unusual symptoms

As with acute vomiting, there are a number of conditions that can cause frequent or chronic vomiting:

• Intestinal obstruction

• Cancer

• Parvovirus

• Colitis

• Constipation

• Liver disease

• Kidney or liver failure

• Systemic illness

• Intestinal inflammation

• Pancreatitis

• Uterine infection

Most of these conditions are very treatable, especially if they are addressed as soon as possible. The majority of the issues caused by chronic or frequent vomiting will not go away on their own and require the intervention of a veterinarian.