Dr. Nancy Reese weighs in on when vomiting is a concern and what you and your vet can do about it – especially if your pup has cancer.
Vomiting can be caused by a variety of things, ranging from eating garbage to a serious illness. It can also be a side effect of chemotherapy treatment.
In most cases, vomiting once isn’t a big concern. If the dog vomits multiple times within a single day, vomits for several days in a row, or has other symptoms of illness in addition to the vomiting, it’s time to seek veterinary care.
Dr. Nancy discusses several different treatment options depending on the underlying cause of your dog’s vomiting. Cerenia (maropitant) is great for preventing nausea, while some over-the-counter antacids can combat stomach acid overproduction. And making sure your dog stays hydrated is always a good step for health!
Related Links:
- Guidelines for Dealing with Your Dog’s Chemotherapy Side Effects - https://www.dogcancerblog.com/articles/full-spectrum-cancer-care/conventional/chemotherapy/guidelines-for-dealing-with-your-dogs-chemotherapy-side-effects/
- DogCancer.TV: Vomiting and Dog Cancer- What You Need to Know - https://www.dogcancerblog.com/videos/vomiting-and-dog-cancer-what-you-need-to-know/
- Cerenia: An Option for Dogs With Vomiting - https://www.dogcancerblog.com/articles/full-spectrum-cancer-care/conventional/managing-side-effects-from-conventional-treatments/cerenia-an-option-for-dogs-with-vomiting/
- Is Your Dog Eating Grass, Vomiting, and Getting Sick? - https://www.dogcancerblog.com/articles/cancer-causes/dog-eating-grass-vomiting/
About Today’s Guest, Dr. Nancy Reese:
Dr. Nancy Reese is a small animal veterinarian with over 30 years of clinical experience taking care of cats and dogs and other critters in the Sierra Nevada foothills. She is also a perpetual student and researcher, as evidenced by her many degrees. In addition to her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California, Davis, she earned a Masters in Preventive Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis and then a Ph.D. in Epidemiology at UC Davis. If you string all her letters out after her name it looks like this: Nancy Reese, DVM, MPVM, PhD. In her spare time, she volunteers to help evacuate and shelter animals caught up in disasters, and she’s currently training to help in human search and rescue efforts. Dr. Reese lives in a log cabin with her husband, her 13-year-old golden retriever, and her two 13-year-old cats. Her hobbies include boosting the quality of life and longevity for all animals in her care, hiking, travelling, and cross-country skiing. Oh, and lots of dog walking. degree from the University of California at Davis before earning his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University.
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