How to cure your dog's upset stomach?
Is your dog's stomach upset?
Normally dogs will eat grass to cleanse out their system - this is the natural method for curing your dog's upset stomach. However, at times this won't do the trick, or your dog won't even feel like eating grass. In this case it can help to give your dog a little bit of Pepto-Bismol or Pepcid crushed and mixed with water (the amount will depend on your dog's weight - consult your veterinarian). It is possible that the manufacturers of these products may change their formulas over time and they may not be as safe as they once were for pups so, as with any treatment, always consult a vet before proceeding with any treatments.
You could also take your dog's temperature. We recommend using a rectal thermometer as it is the most accurate option. An ear thermometer is also an option but not as precise. A dog’s normal body temperature should be about 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit. A temperature of 102 or higher is considered to be a fever. If the temperature is higher than 102 degrees or lower than 99 degrees, you should go to the vet or emergency vet hospital immediately to find out the cause.
Note that the Pepto-Bismol or Pepcid may make your dog's stool darken quite a bit - this is not a reason for alarm.
Keep your pup hydrated!
One of the most important things is to keep your pup hydrated at all times. This is especially important if they are experiencing diarrhea. With diarrhea, they may very quickly (within hours) become dehydrated, as they will lose water that they would retain under normal conditions.
Natural ways to cure your dog's upset stomach
If you prefer not giving your dog human medications like Pepto Bismol, and your dog won't eat grass to clear her or his upset stomach, there are other natural home remedies that can do the trick. However, these may not be the best cure for your dog, so make sure you check with your veterinarian before proceeding. Some natural home remedies include:
- Rice
- Boiled chicken (boneless and no salt added)
- Banana baby food
Do not use hamburger meat - this is a fairly common recommendation on bulletin boards, but the fact is the meat is too greasy and will not help your dog's upset stomach (nor is it healthy for your dog).
No matter what you choose, however, make sure your dog stays well hydrated. The point of the grass is to make your dog vomit, to clear out whatever is upsetting his or her stomach. For more serious situations, your best bet is to limit food intake, keep getting your dog water, and take them to the vet.
What did your dog eat that upset their stomach?
If you can find out what your dog ate, it may help the vet's diagnosis of your situation. One of the first things to look for is if any of your house plants have been eaten. Many house plants are toxic to dogs.
Changing Your Dogs Food Can Upset its Stomach
When changing your dog's food, always take caution and time to ease them in to the new food. If you change their food over night from one kind to another, it will often be hard for them to digest. Think about it, if you were eating only chicken and rice for two years and then someone changed your diet for your next meal to beef and potatoes, your body would have difficulty digesting as well and likely lead to stomach cramping, bloating and maybe even diarrhea or vomiting. If your body is out of practice with digesting a certain type of food and you introduce it into your diet again, your body will need time to adjust to this change. That is exactly what is happening to your dog in this case.
So make sure you still have some of your dog's current food to allow time for the transition. Over the course of about a week, slowly start mixing in more and more of the new food into less and less of the current food until the transition is complete. Read our article on changing dog food for more specific details.
Go slow and keep an eye on your dog while changing food to make sure he remains healthy. Consult your vet if you have any questions during this process of changing dog food or run into any health concerns.
Hope Your Dog is Feeling Better Soon
If none of these solutions work or you are very worried about your pet, please go see a veterinarian to help guide you through this difficult time. If you have other treatments that you have tried successfully to get your dog on its way to recovery, please share them below with a comment.
As dog owners ourselves, we know how difficult it can be to see your pup suffer so we sure do hope your dog is feeling better soon.
Why do Dogs Get an Upset Stomach?
February 20, 2012 - Update By Kathy Foust
Dogs are like people in the way that their symptoms have a lot to do with an underlying problem. If your dog has an upset stomach, you would do well to wonder about the cause of the upset stomach just as much as the treatment of your dog’s upset stomach.
Although dogs will eat most anything you put in front of them, their stomachs don’t always agree to this free for all type of consumption. One of the most likely causes for an upset stomach is a change in diet. You can’t assume that they have eaten something unhealthy either. Sometimes they get an upset stomach from something as simple as a change in brands or flavors of dog food. If this isn’t the cause, you might start searching for another reason, such as an illness.
Dangers of an Upset Stomach
Aside from the fact that our dog is likely to be uncomfortable and even in pain, the upset stomach may be a symptom of an underlying issue. Your dog may have something as mild as the flu or as life threatening as the Parvo virus. If your dog has a bacterial infection or a virus, they are likely to show other signs along with the upset stomach. Should the condition persist, the most dangerous threat is likely to be dehydration. This occurs when the body is unable to retain fluids. Water makes up around 75% of the body weight of dogs, but even consuming large amounts of water may not be enough to prevent dehydration in your dog.
Signs of Dehydration
Dogs, and especially young pups are very susceptible to occurrences of dehydration, much the way humans are. If you notice that your dog has diarrhea or doesn’t seem to have an appetite or be interested in drinking his or her water, then your dog is taking the first step towards dehydration.
You can check to see if your dog is already dehydrated by assessing the appearance of his or her skin and gums. If you lift the lip of your dogs, the gums should be coated with a shiny wet film. If not, then he or she may be dehydrated. To check the skin to see if your dog is dehydrated, squeeze the skin behind the neck as if you were going to pick your dog up as his or her mother would. Release the skin. If the skin stays in the pinched position, your dog is dehydrated. If it automatically goes back to lying flat on the neck, your dog is not dehydrated. This is the same method used to check humans. If you’ve ever had someone pinch the skin on your hand and then watch to see if it goes back to its original form, you have experienced the same kind of dehydration test.
Prevent Dehydration
Don’t assume that you can prevent dehydration by offering water to your furry pet. Your pet also needs electrolytes and vitamins in order to retain fluids. One possible solution to this dilemma is to use Pedialyte. You can obtain a dry mixture made for animals by going to your nearest farming store. The packet is mixed with water, and then fed to the dog.
If your dog does not improve quickly though, do not continue to try self treating. Dehydrationi n dogs can quickly progress from a passing concern to one of possible organ failure and even death. So, please if your dogs symptoms last more than 24 hours, take him to the vet immediately for treatment.
Feeding a Dog with no Appetite
If your dog isn’t feeling well and you wish to feed it pedialyte or some other mixture that will help prevent dehydration, you’re going to need a syringe (without a needle) and a towel. Your dog isn’t going to want to be fed anything, just as you don’t want to eat when you don’t feel good. Because of this, you may need some assistance when feeding your dog.
After filling the syringe with the mixture to be used, lay the dog on its side. Open the mouth of the dog and use the syringe to inject the fluid down the dog’s throat. If the dog still doesn’t want to swallow the mixture, massage the throat to prompt the swallowing response. Another method is to inject the mixture inside the back of the cheek of the dog. Again, massage the throat as needed for swallowing. If you choose to use the cheek method, watch for liquid to come out the other side of the mouth as sometimes dogs will simply let the liquid drain out if they don’t have the energy or urge to swallow.
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I need help with my 1.5 old boxer / pit mix (he is 51 pounds). When he was 7 months old he had a terrible case of parasites and was very ill with daily vomiting and diarrhea. He lost 7 pounds during this period. The specialist gave vomiting medications and a high dose of medicine to get rid of the parasites. After a month he seemed to feel better and regained the weight he lost. But after being sick for so long, Jake was never really right with his stomach and we still have issues.
Jake is feed in the morning and at diner. He is a smart dog, so if he's not feeling well and doesn't want to eat, he will wait in the living room. This morning was again one of those days wouldn't eat, which is fine because I know he's not feeling good. But I can hear his stomach, which sounds like a war is going on in his belly. I occasionally give him Pepcid, but I would LOVE to figure out what is wrong. This happens almost every day with Jake. He is on Wellness Basic food (Salmon/Sweet Potato). Also, Jake has had blood test done and always come out perfect. Any suggestions would be GREAT.
Lots of Theories Out There
As I was thinking more and more about the problem of how to deal with and cure an upset canine stomach, I came across a lot of information on the internet. To be honest, I do not know what is good and what is bad. Everyone seems to have their own special methods or natural cure. Then again, there are others who are clearly just marketing some kind of ebook or other dog related product, so they cannot be trusted. They are just on the boards or forums to spam their links and hope that some unsuspecting fool will click on it and buy the product, thinking that it will provide a solution to their problem. Most likely it will not.
One of the common things I heard was to give your dog meat. I am not sure if this is a good idea or not. The author of this article certainly does not agree. The author flat out says that this meat is too greasy. I am inclined to agree. It does certainly make sense. That is more than I can say for many of those message boards.
Then I started to think about what humans do when we have an upset stomach or diarrhea or other intestinal distress. Personally, I would drink a number of liquids, especially clear liquids to try and flush whatever was in there out of my system. After a while of the clear liquids, I may try something that was a natural diuretic like maybe some green tea. I think we could accomplish the same thing with a dog. Of course, the big problem would likely be getting them to drink.
I also wonder if maybe taking some type of fiber additive and sprinkling it on their food would be beneficial for keeping them regular and helping to avoid any type of stomach problems in the first place. This is something which I need to do more research on to really understand.
The author also suggests trying to get to the root of the problem. Try and figure out what your dog ate before the got sick. Many times a dog will nibble or flat out eat some house plants. These plants can be very toxic to dogs (cats also, although generally a cat seems to stay away from these). But, if they ate something like this, it may be very difficult to discover. If it is possible try and keep these plants out of reach of your dog.
Another common reason for stomach issues is a change in the diet. If you recently changed the type of food you give your little buddy, or even the brand, this could be the reason for the upset stomach. If you really want to make a change, the new food should be introduced gradually. You need to mix it in with the old food little by little. Maybe start with 10 percent of the new stuff the first week, then an additional 15 percent the second week.
After reading all the
After reading all the comments about the dog's upset stomachs I wanted to pass this along.....many years ago I adopted a black lab I called Zoie. She was a real sweet loving dog and after a few weeks of having her I woke up one morning to her vomiting and diarrhea. It was so bad I immediately took her to the vet and he told me she had a severe case of Parvo and probably would not make it.
They took her and for 1 week had her hooked up to an IV in a cold somewhat dark room. After they finally let me see her she look awful and I did not want her to die in the vet, so I took her home and for 4 days every 4 hours fed her Enfamil and pureed chicken with a spoon. I slept on the floor with the dog the entire time and after complete exhaustion and falling asleep I would wake up with her laying real close to me.
On the 4th day, she woke me, licking my face and tail wagging. She wanted to go outside real bad and started running around, wagging her tail and acting happy. She finally began eating like normal and for the next 10 years was my best buddy.
The beginning of Jan 2011 she developed a severe infection in her uterus and had to be put to sleep. I terribly miss her and have since adopted another loving lab/pointer mix I call Wylie.
So all you people out there that have new puppies who are sick, don't hesitate to take the dog to the vet for an assessment if they begin acting sick. I truly believe that Zoie would never have made it if I had not taken her home with me and cared for her like I did.
Dogs do get upset stomachs from time to time.
Ask any dog owner (myself included) and then will tell you that this is one of the most frustrating things that they experience. But you do not need to feel helpless during this time. In fact, there is quite a bit that you can do to help them get through this situation. One of the most important things to remember is to keep your dog hydrated at all times. Lay out the water and give them every opportunity to drink.
This is true if they are experiencing diarrhea or vomiting. Both of these can actually be quite painful experiences for your dog, especially if they are puppies. A puppy may never have been through anything like this before and may not know what is going on. It may make them quite anxious and even fearful. Obviously, being in such a state is not conducive for a quick return to health. With diarrhea, the dog is losing a lot of water (the same is true for people as well). They can become dehydrated very quickly so make sure they continue to drink. Keep their water bowl fresh. Maybe even consider walking it over to them every hour or so. If they stay dehydrated for a while, this could lead more serious problems.
Another trick we can try is attempting to give the dog some human medicine. Now, I think the author gives this advice very cautiously since he also stated that you should always consult with your vet before attempting to do this. I completely agree and think that this is the best advice given in this article. If the vet gives you the ok, then go ahead. Otherwise, I would skip the human medicine. Even if they were OK at one point, you never know if they have changed their formulation recently. This is the same reason that we do not give the dog human food or table scraps. Even something which appears to be safe could become a problem.
If the vet says it is ok, then you could maybe give something like Pepcid or even Pepto Bismal. Again, I urge you to proceed with caution. With the Pepcid, the author recommends you crush it up and mix it with water. The advice is also that the amount of medicine and water will depend on the weight of your dog. Once again, check for a recommendation with your vet. I would also imagine that instead of giving this straight you could even mix it in with their normal food.
The author also warns that using either of these treatments can turn canine stools very darker. This should not be cause for alarm. Just make sure to keep them hydrated. After a few days with this treatment everything should be back to normal.
The natural option is probably the best, but in many cases the dog does not want to do this. Try to get them to eat grass if possible.
EMERGENCY!!!!! Dog keeps throwing up and doesn't eat
We found this dog and took it home. We gave it food and water and a place to stay until we can take it to the pound. we have this other dog (Princess) and we gave her the same food like always. But when this new dog eats the food he doesn't chew he swallows and later on throws up all the un-chewed food. We gave him water and he throws up the water and drool. He has excessive drool and around his mouth is wet.
I'm somewhat worried because we found him and we don't know if he is sick or not. The other problem is that he has this love connection for my dog Princess and chases her around everywhere but Princess growls at him to get him away. When she's out he doesn't eat or rest or drink anything just follows us around.
I'm somewhat worried because i don't know what food to give him. If he is used to moist food or to other food, the food my dog eats is hard food. I don't know what to do. Even if I give him water he won't drink. He has so much energy all the time. He tried to bite us a lot and when we say no he doesn't back off. He also pees a lot in a lot of places and when we take him outside he doesn't pee at all. He gets aggressive really easy all of a sudden.
I'm sorry for any misspell words I'm in high school and well I felt bad for this dog wandering in the park. He had only a collar and a small rope. the collar didn't have a name and I can tell they just left him there. I want to learn to be a vet that way I can take care of animals myself but I really need help with this!!!!
You will be a great vet
Hi Betsy,
You are such a good and kind-hearted person for taking care of this dog. These traits and your dedication to finding a solution will make you a great vet someday!
Sadly, this sounds like a much more complicated situation than we can help with. We recommend that you find someone to take you and him to the pound or a vet as soon as possible. Animal control would probably be the best bet since they will have resources to help without charging you.
Best of luck and thank you again for helping to make the world a better place. Keep us posted.
My Rhodesian hasn't eaten in 12 hrs
Our Rhodesian is 3 1/2 years old. We have 2 other dogs & they love snooping around in our backyard. We feed our dogs 2 times a day. If they walk away from their bowl with food in it, we pull it up. Our Rhodesian didn't eat dinner last night or breakfast this morning. She's had an upset stomach before, but just wondering at what point should I contact the vet? Our Rhodesian is a very healthy 70 lb female. She's very playful & loves playing with us with her basketball in the backyard. She was playing last night, but not as much. Had a rough night last night, she wanted to go outside every couple hrs & threw up a couple times (not much due to nothing being in her tummy). Sure welcome any suggestions!
dog not eating
Hi, I know how worrying it can be when your dog refuses to eat. Have you tried her witj dry biscuits, both hers and yours? If no joy, try cooking boiled rice and chicken but only feed a couple of tablespoons at a time and try this four times a day at least. The key is, little and often. If this doesnt work pop your little lady to the vet as they can soon lose condition and may need some medication to settle their tummy. Hope this helps. Carole
my puppy's sick
My puppy is not feeling well today .. and I don't know what to do about it :/
He's been having diarrhea and throwing up all day & it's scaring me. What should I do? I have no clue what he ate because he was over at my sister's house with his sister & they were playing in the backyard. I don't know if they got into anything but his sister seems to be fine.
Got into food/Vet gave anti-nausea/Won't eat
Two mornings ago, our dog has a major vomiting spell. As in unreal amounts of vomit. She had gotten into some stew that had onions (bad for dogs) among other things. Took her to the vet, who gave her hydration and an anti-nausea shot. He prescribed a four day treatment of anti-nausea medications which she won't take. She has not thrown up since though and rallies for 20-30 minutes where she wants to be pet. I can't get her to eat the special food he prescribed though. She'll like a teaspoon or so off of a Kong, but won't eat it out of her bowl at all. In cases like this, what else can I do?
A cautionary tale indeed. Our dog never gets into our food and this wasn't a large amount. We of course feel horrible and will never leave a bowl/plate unattended again.
My chihuahua always throws up
My nearly 2 year old chihuahua has been throwing up more than usual lately. He does not act sick, tired, depressed, or show any signs that something is wrong with him. He woke up in the middle of the night a few nights last week and thrown up yellow bile. After this he goes right back to sleep as if nothing happened. Last night he threw up what look like undigested food (it wasn't liquid-like at all, it was a long 'log' type mess). He then went right back to sleep. Now this evening, he threw up what looks like food again and again. he threw up three very large 'logs' in a row. Then, as if he thought nothing of it, he went about his day. What could be wrong with his tummy?
New Diet?
You mention that he has been throwing up 'more than usual' recently. Did you recently change his food or has he had access to a different type of food (for instance, if you take him to a friend's or family member's house)?
We also always recommend speaking to Vet. We have an online group of on-call vets that can give you immediate answers to your questions regarding your chihuahua's health.
My Bichon has been sick for 2 weeks
My Bichon, Presley, has been sick for about 2 weeks. I took him to the vet where they treated him for Tonsilitus and an irritated gut. When he finished the anitbotics, I started giving him Pepcid and Benidryl. I changed his eating habits by stopping giving table food. I had already changed his food to gluten-free, just in case. Nothing seems to help so far.
He is still coughing and gagging at times. Not eating very well and still not the happy dog he was. He is still eating grass and throws up sometimes. Every now and then he does have a burst of energy and runs jumps and plays, but it wears him out. Can you give dogs yogurt? Would that help his stomach?
Try changing the food protein can often help
Sorry to hear that Presley is not feeling well. While yogurt may help some dogs, it more often than not can actually make digestive issues worse since many are sensitive to dairy. Instead we have found that changing the primary protein in a dog's diet/food can often do the trick. So, if you are feeding chicken and rice dry food, perhaps switch to beef and rice or even a fish-based food (salmon is common). Often dogs are allergic to one protein but can easily process another so this is a good place to start.
We have also seen that grains and corn, can often be to blame for doggy upset tummies. Corn is cheap and readily available so it makes for an inexpensive food and is the most common ingredient in mass market dog foods. But, if your dog cannot digest it, then you are just wasting money anyway. There are many new foods on the market that include potatoes or other vegetables that are proving very good for treating digestive, skin and many other common health problems in dogs.
Hope this helps and that your dog is feeling better soon. Please keep us posted.
Gurgling intestines and gas - suggestions welcome
My dog has been having a lot of sounds in his intestines/stomach. His stool was getting back to normal. Now he is eating grass and having diarrhea again. The vet took an x-ray and you could see gas in his intestines. They have put him on meds. and I gave them all to him.
I gave the last dose of medicine yesterday morning. Last night the gurgling sounds started again. It bothers him so much that he runs around the house trying to find a good spot to sleep. Or he eats grass and tries to throw up.
I have done the boiled chicken, rice and hamburger. Made sure he did not get new dog food without mixing the two. I am afraid he will stop eating again. He just looks so pathetic.
I don't know if I should call the vet again. I have asked if my pet could be put on some daily medication to help the gas in his intestines. Any suggestions?
Gurgling stomach and intestines
My lab had the same problem. 2 vets and $2000.00 later, we found out that if we feed her more often, less amounts that cut down on her gas.. I noticed the discomfort happened in the morning after she had gone without food in her system for 10hrs.
So, I started feeding her 4 times a day, smaller amounts to keep her stomach working all the time.. She no longer has ANY gas problems, or stomach issues.
Here schedule is as follows:
Breakfast: 7:30am 1/4cup
Lunch: 11:30am 1/4cup
Dinner 6:30pm 1/4 cup
Bed time snack (Just before Bed: 1/2 cup
I feed her a little more at night because of the longer gap till her next feeding.
Hope this helps.
Matt / Rochester NY
vomiting
My Rottweiler has been vomiting for the past 20 hours. He is very lethargic and not interested in good. Any suggestions? I phone the vet and they said to watch her for the next 24 hours and if there is no change, call back to come in for an appointment. I am worried... any suggestions?
Pancreatitis from a fatty marrow bone
Last year my border collie was very sick. Usually she is so active and happy. But this one morning she was so miserable and didn't want to eat or play. We took her to the vet and they did a blood test which showed up with Pancreatitis. This was caused by a bone given to her a day or two before. It had too much fatty marrow. She had to be on an IV and have meds for a week at the vet. Now she is on a very low fat diet of steamed chicken, cooked rice with peas and carrots and lite dry food.
If you think your dog has eaten something that may have been fatty take them to the vet as soon as possible and ask for blood tests for pancreatitis. Google it. There are certain breeds that are more likely to get it. Good luck
Dogs bad stomach aches - do not feed Pepto Bismol
I just found this site looking for some food ideas to feed my little dog with an ulcer.
I am shocked how many people recommend Pepto Bismol!
Everyone - Do not give your dogs PEPTO BISMOL. THEY HAVE CHANGED THE FORMULA AND IT IS NOW DANGEROUS TO DOGS.
Use PEPCID instead. I give my guy 1/4 of a 10Mg tablet. I crush and mix with a bit of water, then put it into a syringe with no needle (get one from vet). The vet said you can give it once or twice a day to start.
It is also extremely important that you use the same syringe (no needle) to get water into your dog if they are not drinking a good amount each day. My vet said 4 x 10 ml syringes full of water per hour, but that's in extreme cases.
Don't give any food until they are feeling better and then just a small bit of rice with boiled chicken. Or plain toast. If it continues for more than 2 days you need to get them to a vet.
Good luck to all.
Canadog
Thank you for the tip
Thank you for the great update. Do you know what they have changed about the Pepto formula that has made it harmful for dogs? Would be interesting to understand so we can share with our readers - please send any info you have and we will update our article today as well.
my dog keeps being sick
My 1 year old dog has congestive heart failure. A couple of days ago she started getting sick to her stomach. I took her to the vets who said that it is not related to the heart problem and gave her antepsin suspension to take 20 minutes before eating and told me to not to let her drink water quickly. I've been feeding her boiled chicken, in small amounts per serving but more servings per day as prescribed by my vet. I last fed her at about 10pm, it is now 3am and she has just been sick again - looks like the whole evenings chicken. I'll be taking her back to the vets when they open but does anyone have any advice meanwhile please. Thank you
Dog not eating - solution that worked
My lab mix had not been eating much other than grass in the yard. My vet told me to buy chicken liver & cook it. Let it cool down & mix the chicken liver with his normal dog food (hard) & 2 days later my dog is eating 100% better..
Thank you for the solution
Hi and thank you for taking the time to reply with this successful remedy that has worked on your dog that was not eating like so many others on this blog page. Hopefully your tip will help other dogs and owners as well.
Take care!
My Jack Russell Doggie - She's 6 years old
She is still drinking and going to the bathroom on both ends. She still likes her treats but now she won't eat her food that she has eaten for the longest time. So she had some hamburger and rice but she threw it up . What should I do? Change the food or give her something to ease her stomach? She is drinking water and still going to the bathroom.
Milo my dog is sick and vet recos are not helping
I don't know what happen to my dog (I don't know what breed he is) but he has started to act weird. 'Id call him and he would not come - he was hiding instead. He lost his appetite and wouldn't drink water. I gave him Pedialyte, the vitamin supplement for babies and he would drink it.
I took him to the vet and they told me he has heart worms. I started his treatment and saw no results. I finally decided to take him to another vet 2 days later. The vet changed his medicine and yet still no results.
Today I got home from work and I gave him water with the syringe and his stomach was making very weird noises like when you have gas and are holding it in.
I am planning to take him to the vet again on Monday as the vet requested but I'm thinking maybe they both are missing something else that's affecting him.
Anyone else had this happen to their dog? Symptoms include:
- Depressed
- Loss of appetite
- Low energy
- Shakes while he stands
- Cries at times like he's in pain
Intestinal blockage?
Could it be some sort of intestinal blockage? When my bunny had one he stopped eating/drinking, just laid around and his stomach made the loudest gurgling noises. Obviously, they're not the same animal but it's just a thought. Hope your dog gets better soon!
My dog is having the same symptoms
My dog has been having the exact same problems for a few days now. I took her to the vet and all they did was give me meds to give him, but they're not working. If you find out what's wrong with your dog please let me know. I feel horribly knowing my dog is in pain and I can't do anything about it.
My dog also has same symptoms
Other than mine does not cry out in pain, my dog has the same symptoms. She has been to the vet every day this week, today included, and gotten IV fluids. Monday thru Thursday we gave her a shot for nausea, On Tuesday started an antibiotic, and Friday gave her a doggie medicine similar to Prilosec to treat what may be a sour stomach. She still will not drink or eat... has eated 1 cheese stick Friday and a shortbread cookie. I have tried giving her gatorade, chicken broth, scambled eggs, every kind of dog food the vet sells, hot dogs, cheese and even peanut butter nothing seems to appeal to her.... Have either of you found any solutions?????
when my dog had her upset
When my dog had her upset stomach and wasn't eating and her stomach was sore to the touch, I took her to the vet and he did a complete work up on her checking all the blood levels etc. He said she could have garbage gut. I feed my dog premium dog food: Blue.. organic treats etc so if she got bad stuff it wasn't from me anyways. He gave me some medicine called flora. It's a powder that is mixed in with the food or water. and he said to feed her no kibble at all since it is to hard on her system at this time. He recommended a gastrointestinal canned food made for this problem and I had to feed her only a small amount 6 times a day. After about a week she was all better. so maybe you can ask your vet about the flora stuff and the canned food for this. Also the dog should not be fed anything else when treating this upset stomach.
not eating - might need a diet change
My dog had not eaten for 4 days. He had similiar symptoms; tired, depressed, stomach making gurgling noises. After several vet visits and phone calls he was on antibotics and the vet wanted him to go on anti-nausea pills as well as medicine to stimulate his appetite.
After much research online I went to the natural dog store and bought Nature's Variety Raw Instinct food and he LOVED it. Gobbled down 6 of the mediallions in minutes! I also purchased goat's milk at the same store which I have read can work wonders for a sick dog stomach. Haven't tried that yet - letting his stomach settle from the raw food first. Good luck to you!
Advice for Sick Young Adult
Our young adult dog Cashew, keeps getting sick. I am not sure if it has to to do with feeding her too much. We have had her for about 2 months now and in the last month she keeps getting sick - this is the second bout of sickness in about 5 or 6 weeks.
She is a mix breed, medium-sized dog, just a bit over a year I think. She is a rescue from a local shelter. She seems to always be hungry. Our older dog only eats once a day but the younger one is also so skinny (we think she maybe be part whippet or greyhound) and eats very quickly at meal time. I feel so terrible that she seems so hungry so we started to feed her twice a day. The problem is, it seems when we feed her twice a day she gets sick - both vomiting and diarrhea. She gets so sick that we have stopped feeding her twice a day because it goes right through her. Then after a day and all is out she is back to being fine - but starving again! And the cycle continues. What gives! I feel terrible for her. 
Feel better soon
I hope your pup is feeling better soon. I have two dogs and they both eat twice a day. We feed them half of their daily recommended portion in the morning and the other half in the evening. This helps them slow down digestion and allows their stomachs to absorb the nutrients and calories more evenly throughout the day. I would recommend you try this.
Also, one of our dogs was also a very skinny rescue when we adopted her and she too wanted to eat every thing we put in front of her as fast as possible. She also appeared to be starving based on her behavior. But our vet told us to feed her her recommended daily portion for her size (2.5-3 cups a day for her 65 pound weight, divided by two for morning and night time portions), irregardless of how much she begs. The vet also recommended that we get her a bowl with three pegs in the center of it to slow her down when eating which has also helped a lot with her digestion and eating in general (she used to choke a bit when eating so quickly).
Bottomline, do not overfeed her - it will continue to make her sick. She will get used to her correct portion in time and hopefully her tummy will calm down as well. If not, take her to see a vet. They are trained to look at all of the symptoms as well as talk through the circumstances with you to find the right solution for you and your dog.
Take care and best wishes for a calmer stomach for Cashew.
Gurgly tummy
My girl Brussels Griffon's stomach is making strange noises, mostly gurgle gurgle. She seems very insecure. She acts sad and scared and i am soo scared too! I don't know if she ate something or if it "just happened', all I know is my poor 5 year old is going through pain! Please if you know a remedy besides going to the doctor please post.
Options for your dog's upset stomach
Both of my dogs were Rescued/adopted from our local shelter.
My Rottweiler/German Sheppard Mix has the same belly noises. It turned out to be gas that causes very painful bloating.
My Vet (who works with our states college that the main study is Dog Health) told us we could give our dog Gas Ex soft gels. The vet advised us that it is pretty much impossible to overdose on gas ex and for our dog who weighs 110 lbs we could give him 2 max strength soft gels with every meal. He also said if the gas ex didnt work and or if the dog had vomiting and or diarrhea we could give for a dog that weighed 70-100 pounds 1 Tablet of Pepto Bismol and if you get the liquid Pepto Bismol then for 70-100 lbs give 1 teaspoon
We also asked about our smaller 30 lb Boxer/Pitbull dog and was advised for a dog that weighed 20-60 lbs, give 1/2 of a Tablet. For the liquid Pepto Bismol, 20-60 lbs give 1/2 teaspoon.
Our Rottweiler/Sheppard dog has food allergies. Once we found a food that didnt have any ingredients that he is allergic to he stopped having the the belly noises. Now only when the wild animals get into our neighbors garbage and leave food in our yard and our dog eats it will he get the belly noises. The gas ex worked great for our dog - it quickly stops the noises.
As for our Boxer/Pitbull dog she has Digestive enzyme deficiency. We are able to give her a digestive aid chewable tablet we purchase from Petco and it has helped with her low weight gain and keeps her stool firm. We also decided to give our Rottweiler the Digestive aid and it seems it has even helped out more and now he very rarely ever gets the belly noises.
Hope my story helps you and anyone else who has a pet that gets the belly noises.
Great stomach gas treatment
Thanks for taking the time to share your story and treatment advice with our reader. I am sure this will be very helpful for many dogs with sick, gassy tummies. Thanks and take care!
Dog with intermittant appetite/ability to eat
My husky/border collie/lab cross is 13 years old. He has always been a good eater (dry food only and some table scraps). In the last few months (3-4) he sometimes refuses to eat his dry food meal but seems famished and looks for other treats. On thes occasions his stomack makes the weirest gurgling and even squeaking noises. Usually by the evening meal he is OK and will eat his dry food. It happens maybe 1-3 times a week. Any ideas??
food change made for sick stomach
Last time my dog was sick to her tummy it was because I changed her food. Next time I will mix in old food with new food as a transition during the change to make it easier for her to take. Thanks!
New food causing upset stomach
This is a great tip. Most people just change foods right away for their dogs and that is not the solution! Your dogs system needs time to adjust to the new food, so mixing 1/2 of the old food with 1/2 of the new food should help to avoid an upset stomach for your dog.
help
I have a 10 week old Chihuahua she has gas really bad and a fever. Does anyone know what i can do to help her?
Sorry your dog is not feeling well
We recommend that if your dog has a fever and other symptoms (e.g. gas) that have lasted more than a couple of hours, you should get an appointment to see a veterinary doctor as quickly as possible for treatment. Hope your pup is feeling better soon.
Yorkie keeps getting stomach issues :(
My Yorkie always ends up with stomach problems each time we get a new bag of dog food. She is such a picky eater to begin with, and I finally have found a brand of food she will eat. (This took years to figure out). But it never fails, as soon as a new bag is opened, she becomes sick for days. Does anyone have any suggestions or similar stories?
New bag of dog food
Did you get any response, my dog throws up every a new bag of food is started. I know each bag comes from a different batch, unless multiple bags are bought at the same time. Also looking for ideas to help my girl:(
Possible remedy offered by another reader
One of our other readers sent this idea yesterday that has helped her dog to start eating again. Hope it helps yours too:
- Vet suggested to buy chicken liver & cook it.
- Let it cool and then mix it with your dog's normal hard dog food
- Within 24-48 hours, your dog should be back to normal eating patterns
Keep us posted and hope your dogs are feeling better soon.
Older Chihuahua had bloody vomit
My sweet Peanut (age 16) vomited some bloody vomit yesterday. She has always had little "throw-ups" and occasionally they have been tingled with blood (over the last 3 years). My vet said if it was very occasional, don't worry. However, the redness of this last vomit does have me concerned. She has her good days and bad days (mostly very good - people think she is 1 or 2 years old). She seems on the mend today (ate, drank, peed and pooped). Does anyone know what could cause the occasional blood?
Help! D:
My pomeranian boy,use to have soild poop and now it's not soild.Also he doesn't throw up.he just has not soild poop.Is there anything I can do to help or is it just normal?
my little Maltesse
Reading all of the comments above about upset stomachs has eased my mind a little. I was searching for information about what may cause my dogs stomach to make loud gurggling noises. He also threw up a foam like substance twice while going to the bathroom outside. Unfortunately do not have money or pepto bismal. I am praying that my dog's only suffering from
a temporary condition. If anything was to happen to him I would NOT be able to handle it!
pup
i have a chiuia and he is not feeling well and we think he ate crayons. What should we do?
help
i have 3 six week old chihuahua's and they have diarrhea and vomiting what can i do
See Your Veterinarian
Whenever a puppy as young as six weeks old is experiencing symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea it is crucial to get them to the vet IMMEDIATELY. Young puppies are unable to withstand the dehydration that is caused by gastrointestinal upset. There is no telling why your young puppies are experiencing these symptoms and they require a veterinary visit to be able to determine the cause. Your veterinarian will also likely want to see their mother if you are in possession of her as it could also be affecting her. As soon as your vet takes your puppies in they will also likely give them IV fluids to ensure that they are not too dehydrated as this alone can kill such young dogs.
As a side note, it is particularly important with such a small dog breed to take immediate action.
Help D:
My dog is so old... I think he's going to die.... but he means the world to me I would do anything for him.... he is moving really slowly and throwing up after drinking and his throw up is watered-down..... Please help I would do anything for him, he's my world
Upset stomach
I have a Jack Russell. He likes hunting bugs. Will this upset his stomach or could it be too much raw hide. It is clumpy chunks and not bothering him but twice today? Thanks for any input.
Help!! :(
My dog won't eat or drink anything. She just lays there and Barley walks around. She's been like this going on two days. She's usually all jumpy and excited. I know I have to keep her hydrated but is there anything else that I can do to help her???
Thanks,
Angela
please don't be alarmed with "Kidney Failure" comment....
My dog was this way a couple years ago. As she hears me open the garage door (where her food is kept) she comes running and barking as if to say "Hurry up Mom! Hurry! Hurry! I'm hungry! C'mon MoooooommmM!!!" and that's how I knew she was "sick", when she wouldn't eat. I tried everything to get her to eat (which is SOOO unlike her to begin with) she would just lay with her head beside her food bowl and I kept thinking "this is definitely not my Sadie....something's wrong!!"
After a couple days I called for her to go outside and it took an act of congress to get her to go outside (usually all peppy when she hears the words "FOOD" and "OUTSIDE") and I noticed when she finally did come out of my room (I have a little den made up for her under my desk with 4 pillows where she sleeps at night... or any time of the day rather! lol) her tail was tucked real tight... normally her tail is CONSTANTLY wagging, the only time it's not is when she's sleeping and even then it does sometimes! lol
I called my vet and they said to bring her in ASAP which really scared me... turned out it was her anal glands. I knew NOTHING about them or that they needed to be "expressed" at times. Her's was impacted which caused her not to eat, so she didn't have to poop. From what the vet told me, it sounds kind of similar to hemorrhoids for humans because it's painful with excretions.
Try not to worry about it too much...
I am just now noticing you posted this like 3 1/2 months ago.....how is your lil fur baby now??
Some sort of help
i think ur dog has kidney failure cuz my dog had the same semtums but it could be something else
Upset stomach
So yesterday I gave my dog wet food for the first time (I didn't know at the time that I should have mixed it with the dry to let her tummy adjust) but now she's extra sluggish and sad. I'm guessing that the quick transition, and the fact that she devoured the food is the cause of this problem, but my question is what should I do next - besides mix her dry and wet food for the next feeding. Do problems like this pass on their own or should I try one of the remedies you mentioned?
Baby Chihuahua
I have forgotten to give my dog water for days and now he throws up a lot and doesn't eat. What can I do or give him? Now I gave him water but he won't come out.
baby chihuahua
Is the dog alive? You really are a stupid bit*h and I hope you rot. Especially a chih,so small with no water for days? Good god why can't I take all the people like you and line you up for target practice
How stupid!!!! Hopefully you
How stupid!!!! Hopefully you took him to the vet immediately - he must have been extremely dehydrated - imagine you had nothing to drink for a few days!!!
i chihuahua... no water!
What could possibly make you forget to give your dog water for days? Poor little baby. I think you need someone to help you with your daily chores because this is kind of a priority.
chihuahua no water
you are an idiot and do not deserve this dog or any other!!!
chihuahua no water
you are an idiot and do not deserve this dog or any other!!!
no water for your dog??????
I think you shouldn't be allowed to have a dog if you "forgot" to give it water. Water should be out for them at all times!!!!!!
Upset stomach
My dog is on a strong antibiotic, the vet says it is the only one to cure the bacteria she has. However, she doesn't want to eat anything, and if I force feed her, she vomits. She won't even eat human food out of my hand. I am already giving her Pepcin. Any help please?
Follow up with vet
Since your vet knows your dog and your dog's history, and is the one that prescribed the antibiotic, they are best suited to diagnosing the vomiting and other issues your dog is experiencing. Please make a follow-up appointment with your vet.
Tummy troubles
Hi our Chihuahua Rat Terrier I believe ate something because he has an upset tummy. Day one he was in pain (yelped and ran away) while pooping and it seemed like diarrhea. So I made sure he drank water and I feed him rice that night instead of his food. That night he pooped more solid but still a little painful. He seemed more playful and hungry at the end of the night but I was worried about feeding him to much so I waited. The next morning he threw up yellow. I gave him more water and gave him some food soaked in water. He pooped solid no pain and peed just fine and this morning ate grass. Soon after his tummy started growling. It seems like he is getting better I just don't know if I should wait longer?
Chihuaua tummy
Normally dogs eat grass if they have an upset tummy to help them clear out what's in there bothering them. Keep and eye on your dog and if you're concerned or his situation worsens please go and see your local veterinarian.
Everyone here at Fashion-Hound hopes your Chihuahua feels better soon! Please keep us posted on his progress.
A Tummy Ache
One of the dogs I am dog sitting for a couple of weeks started throwing up yesterday (Sunday) about 5 times. Then today his stomach is making weird gurgling noises and he won't eat or drink his water. I have no idea what to do because it's not my dog and I don't want to make him any more sick by giving him food for people, which I was told by the owners that then he will stop eating anything.
I have no idea if he eats grass, but I am pretty sure he doesn't because his owners never take them outside and when they are inside they usually just keep them in their cage. My mom is thinking that maybe because the exercise we put on him was more than he could take. I was also wondering if that was true. Please answer anything but going to the vet because we want to try anything before going to the vet.
Take him to the vet
I know that's not what you wanted to hear, but our licensed vet is no longer with us, so we don't have the license to give advice (nor do we know what to say besides telling you to take your dog to the vet). Good luck and let us know how it goes!
Yorke
I gave my dog 9 beef bones, including a big one. She just eats all the left over meat. This was three days ago. Now and yesterday she is slow and pooping like gelatin, and doesn't want to come out from under the bed. She's not showing all the hyper doggy stuff like running around. She's walking slow. I plan to start cooking food for her at home as she is now 13 years old.
Should we avoid giving her human food, and stop feeding her commercial food? I'm starting to home-cook healthy food as I found so many good recipes on line for dogs. Do you think Pepto-Bismol will help her upset belly?
Please advise,
Kristin
Pepto-Bismol for dogs
Hi Kristin,
While as far as we know it's generally considered safe to give your dog some Pepto-Bismol, we highly recommend you visit your vet to find out exactly what's going on.
Beef ribs
My dog got a hold of some beef ribs. Now she is vomiting and having lots of diarrhea. She has been treated for parvo before. I have made her some rice but it's still comes up. I gave her Peptol but nothing seems to work. After giving her Peptol she ended up getting a rash. I am so worried what else can I try to give her?
Take her to your vet
Before giving her anything else, we strongly recommend you schedule an appointment with your local veterinarian. Please keep us posted on her progress!
Upset stomach
My dog has been vomiting for two days, and his stomach is making loud gurgling noises. What can I do?
See your local vet
We recommend you take your dog to your local veterinarian. Please keep us informed of his/her progress!
What do I do?
My chihuahua hasn't been himself for the last 2 days. I think he might have a belly ache or something. On Wednesday he was acting indifferent then later that day. He went #2 and was fine. However, later on Wednesday night he was acting strange again and couldn't jump up on my bed (which he does all the time) and he yelped when I touched his stomach.
On Thursday I started giving him water, milk of magnesia, and pumpkin to help with what I believe to be constipation. He went #2 once on Thursday and peed 2 times. Then today (Friday) I fed him more of his food with pumpkin mixed in, which he ate just fine. I also gave him water and a little milk of magnesia. He went outside and did a #2 and peed.
He's not having any problem going to the bathroom, but he's acting strange. For example, he's not wanting to jump up on the bed (he seems to go up steps okay though). While he was outside he was walking around sniffing like a normal dog. But as soon as he gets inside he gets kinda scared looking and just lays on the bed. I don't know if I should wait a few more days or if I should take him to the vet. What do you think?
When in doubt...
We recommend you take your chihuahua to your local veterinarian. Let us know how it goes!
Upset stomach? Use Pepto
Upset stomach? Use a little Pepto-Bismol. Worked for my dog.
Help would be appreciated
My four legged fella' is just not quite himself today. He is a lab who just recently turned two, and has been healthy since I've had him. He didn't touch his food this morning, which is very unusual for him. He's laying beside me right now and I can hear his stomach gurgling and churning. I've noticed him eating grass when he's gone out to go to the bathroom several times today, and I did witness him urinating so I know he's doing that. He has also had one episode of diarrhea.
I've been encouraging him to drink, which he has been doing. I adopted him from a family who could no longer care for him due to loss of employment, and I by no means want to avoid taking him to the vet, if that's necessary. I just don't want to take him if this is a somewhat normal situation, or if I should watch and/ or wait for other symptoms. Any feedback or advice would be appreciated.
Upset stomach
It sounds like he has an upset stomach. Dogs will eat grass to help cleanse their digestive system. It can't hurt for you to contact a vet if he continues to have trouble eating.
my pitbull
So my pitbull Tank will not in take any sort of food & he's usually a fatty when it comes to food. I see him eating grass but all he does is sleep. He does go outside to play a little but not as much as he did 24 hours ago. What could I do before I contact a vet?
Upset stomach
Contact a vet first. While waiting for your scheduled appointment, keep him in a cool climate (not outside in the heat where he might dehydrate) and see if he's able to drink water. How old is Tank?
My dog is 6 and neutered
My dog is 6 and neutered, we had to because his prostate was enlarged. I can't afford the vet right now but he's throwing up at times, and has runny poop. It started on Wednesday. He didn't poop until later that day, then threw up. Now he's still doing it and eating grass. Why does he eat grass and what could I do for him that won't hurt him?
My 2 yr old boxer has upset stomach
My boxer's stomach was gurgling heavily, so I took him for a long walk and allowed him to eat grass. It has let up some, his last stool was formed and soft, with grass in it. But during our walk he tried several times to void bm again. Only a clear jelled substance came out, he has vomited a couple of times. It was all dog food, and he hasn't eaten since. I've encouraged fluids but he hasn't really drank. Is it okay to give him a tums? Btw, he is still somewhat playful.
Your Boxer
Dear Boxer Lover: I have a similar situation with my boxer. I gave him Pepto Bismol. He drank a small amount of water. Nothing else. I wondered about that jelly bm you spoke of. He had that last night. No poop today. Really worried. How is your boxer dog doing? Better I hope! Hope to hear from you.
Upset tummy
My Jack mix has an upset tummy. No vomiting or diarrhea, just loud gurgling noises and he acts like he doesn't feel well. Still drinking normally and eating a little. Any suggestions? I am disabled on a small fixed income, trying to avoid vet costs if I can. Has had all shots and gets yearly check up. He is my heart and best friend.
My puppy's name is Jack also
My puppy's name is Jack also. You can try to boil chicken and rice or give him some grass to eat. That will clean his insides. You can even try a Pepto-Bismol (a little bit of it). If this doesn't help you might have to go see a vet. I will keep your Jack in mind. All the best.
I love my dog
I have a love for dogs and one of my dogs is trying to go to the bathroom but cannot. My dog is small and 7 months old. My dog may have ate something. I tried to feed my dog water but the dog won't drink. I think my dog does not have diarrhea. I gave the dog a half of anti-diarrhea pill before I realized the dog does not have diarrhea. My dog is depressed and won't move too much. Anyone think of a home remedy that may help? I am praying to JC to help my dog get well. I am watching my dog closely.
So, help me!!!
So..... where is toilet? Hehe))) Joke, relax 
Hi, you hear me??
Belly rubs
The best way to cure a dog's upset tummy? Belly rubs of course! j/k In our experience it works best to have them relax, get out of the sun, eat grass, ease up on their diet or change their diet, etc.
The particular situation will depend on how long their stomach has been upset, etc. If in doubt - contact your local vet!
Curing a dog's upset stomach
Wow! I love dogs. I love collecting small chains of dogs. Last year I bought a Chihuahua and it's so cute. Thanks for sharing this article.
I was looking for tips on how to take good care of my dogs and some information about them. This will be especially useful if they start getting upset tummies!
Malox or Tum?
My puppy is 11 weeks old and she as a belly ache. Since I don't have any Pepto-Bismol, will Malox or a Tum work just as good?
