Help Soothe Your Pet's Upset Stomach

By midwestgirl, published Jul 06, 2006
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Dogs are known to eat just about anything and cats eat mice that carry diseases. Often pets eat way too much food and garbage, which leads to an upset stomach and vomiting. Dogs, and some cats, vomit at the drop of a hat. And since dogs eat most anything they also eat their own upchuck. Gross! But true. Don’t try to stop them it’s natural to do this. There are a few things you can do to help soothe your pet’s upset stomach. If your pet is vomiting then they need a break from the food intake. Ease up on the amount of food or try putting them on a 24-hour fast to help clear up their upset stomach. However, if your pet is still vomiting after one day or is lethargic and disoriented take them to the vet right away. They may have eaten something they shouldn’t have like a poisonous substance or plant or it could be a sign of serious problems.

Another way to help soothe your pet’s upset stomach is to make sure they drink plenty of water after they finish vomiting. Vomiting causes dehydration, so fill up their water bowl and make sure they drink it. If drinking water adds to their upset stomach or they don’t want to drink the water, try giving them some ice cubes. Your pet will lick the ice cubes, which will provide the water to go down easier. Plus, it provides a source of entertainment to your pet. Prevent your pet from drinking from the toilet. Pets love to do this but they could get a taste of some bad bacteria, which contributes to or causes an upset stomach.

Takeaways
  • Try a 24-hour fast
  • Give them plenty of water after vomiting
  • Don't give cats Pepto Bismal
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hi! my one year old basset hound has an upset stomach and has not had a bowel movement all day. any suggestions?

Posted on 10/12/2007 at 7:10:00 PM

 
Great article. Very good information.

Posted on 05/07/2007 at 3:05:00 AM

 
go to www.IHeartPaws.com/forums they have a vet on there to ask questions about it.

Posted on 11/02/2006 at 8:11:00 AM

 
go to the vet....asap

Posted on 09/16/2006 at 12:09:00 AM

 
hello, my name is Kara and I've gota problem with my dog. The past few days she's had an upset stomach. Mainly diahera, only one day she had the vommiting. We' have takend away the wet food and all treats that we usually give her. During the day she seems her normal self but at night is when she has the tummy problem. She is really good about letting us know when she needs to go out but here the past few days she's been going to the bathroom in the house. Any suggestions would be greately appericated. Thank you!

Posted on 07/27/2006 at 4:07:00 PM

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