Dog Vomiting -- The BasicsIf you have ever had a dog, chances are you know that dog vomiting is a relatively common occurrence. Vomiting happens when the stomach contracts forcefully and expels its contents. Most episodes of vomiting are isolated, occasional instances that resolve on their own.
Vomiting is a natural response mainly to get rid of some irritant your dog may have eaten (such as a foreign object or undigested food). But while an occasional vomiting episode by your dog may be harmless, repeat acute vomiting can be dangerous. I think of vomiting as either acute or chronic. Acute vomiting can be a one-time occurrence that is usually benign. But when there is repeated vomiting in close succession, this can be a sign of a life-threatening condition. Chronic vomiting refers to when a dog vomits weekly on a regular basis. This usually has a chronic cause, such as chronic irritation of the stomach lining. Please read on to find out more about the symptoms and treatment of vomiting in dogs.
Vomiting in dogs can be due to many factors. An isolated episode is often nothing concerning but repeat acute vomiting episodes can be particularly dangerous. Also, if your dog is vomiting many times a week chronically, that may also be a cause for concern and necessitates a trip to the vet. Return from Dog Vomiting to Common Dog Health Problems Return from Dog Vomiting to Golden Retriever HomePage
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