Dogs can also develop gastroenteritis, which is caused by improper feeding habits of their owners, including irregular feeding times, excessive feeding, feeding leftovers or irritating foods. In addition, parasites and infectious diseases are also causes of gastroenteritis in dogs. So, what should we do if dogs develop gastroenteritis?
Generally, dogs with gastroenteritis have symptoms of abdominal pain and vomiting, and their mental state is relatively depressed. The vomit in the initial stage of gastroenteritis is generally food, and the vomit in the later stage is foam or gastric juice. Due to the different constitutions or pathogenic reasons of dogs, some dogs will vomit mixed with blood or bile. After a dog is diagnosed with gastroenteritis, its tongue coating can be clearly seen as yellow white and a foul odor can be smelled. And they drink water more frequently, but after drinking water, they start vomiting, their appetite significantly decreases compared to usual, or they show signs of anxiety. If vomiting is severe, symptoms such as dehydration or electrolyte imbalance may occur.
Firstly, once a dog starts vomiting, it should start limiting its diet and stop feeding for at least 24 hours. During this period, if it no longer vomits, it can be given some water to keep its mouth moist. Then feed some easily digestible liquid foods, preferably with probiotics for pets, and after a few days, you can return to a normal diet.
If there are residual toxic substances in the dog's stomach, an emetic can be used to induce vomiting. Vomiting in dogs can definitely lead to severe dehydration, so it is important to replenish their fluids in a timely manner. Dogs with gastroenteritis require a long period of adjustment, and at this time, it is very important for their owners to take good care of them. When feeding dogs, it is important to be careful and avoid giving them rotten or spoiled food.