How to Care for a Vomiting Dog

By Jennifer Metz

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Pepto Bismol
Syringe or eyedropper
Peppermint tea
Chamomile
Echinacea capsules
Pedialyte
Towels
Disinfectant

Step 1:
Keep your dog hydrated. If he becomes dehydrated, his symptoms will become exaggerated and he will begin to feel worse. If your vomiting dog will not drink on his own, give water in a syringe or eyedropper. Squeeze the fluid into his cheek, forcing him to swallow. If he is vomiting severely, give Pedialyte to help rehydrate.
Step 2:
Give the vomiting dog a dose of Pepto Bismol. This will help calm her stomach and help her keep some fluids down. Follow the directions as you would for a human dose. If needed, use the syringe or eyedropper.
Step 3:
Make a calming tea to help the dog's stomach feel better and give him an immunity boost. Boil water and use 1 tea bag of chamomile tea and 1 of peppermint tea. After a few minutes of brewing, remove the tea bags and open 1 capsule of echinacea, which is found in the vitamin section of most grocery stores. Mix together and give the dog a dropper full once an hour. Make sure the tea is completely cooled before serving.
Step 4:
Check for blood in the vomit. If there is blood present, consider calling a veterinarian immediately. This could be a sign of an infection, parasite or more serious ailments.
Step 5:
Examine the dog's gums. If they are very pale, the dog is anemic and needs immediate medical attention.

Tips & Warnings

Don't worry about feeding your dog at this point. Just keep him hydrated.Use clear Pedialyte instead of flavored.
Call a veterinarian immediately if the dog is lethargic or has other more serious symptoms.

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