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my dog has been throwing up her food as soon as she is done eating. The food doesn't have a chance to even break down. But then she will go for a couple of days and be fine. She still seems verry energetic. If i press on her stomach it doesn't seem to bother her. She still goes to the bathroom regularly. My other dog is on the same food and isn't having any problems.

 

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October 4 9:31 PM (3 minutes and 59 seconds later)
         
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Can you tell me what kind of food you are feeding?

Does she tend to "inhale" her food...eat fast barely chewing?

What breed is she and how old?

After she vomits her meal, do you offer her more food and if so, does she eat it and hold it down?

and last :) How many times per day do you feed her?



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October 4 9:36 PM (4 minutes and 41 seconds later)
         
Reply to Gina's Post: purina dog chow
most of the time she eats her food a little bit at a time until gone
she is a german shorthair 4 years old
we feed her once a day
i dont always give her dog food after she gets sick. I have given her bread just so she has something in her stomach
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October 4 9:43 PM (6 minutes and 34 seconds later)
         
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Ok...there are a few things that are signaling me as to why this could be happening. Purina dog chow is filled with corn, which is basically just a filler. You might consider switching brands of food to something like Diamond Chicken and Rice or Diamond Lamb and Rice. You can find a retailer near you here:

http://www.diamondpet.com/dealer_locator/ (its very economical and good for them too)

The other thing is, try splitting her meals up into 2 smaller meals. When dogs go 24 hours between meals, it may weigh heavy on their stomachs, causing instant upset.

You can try moistening the food with water before feeding also, this makes it easier to digest :)

If none of these things work, then I would think something like acid reflux...same as humans get. Discuss the problem with your vet and talk to him about using Pepcid A/C for your girl.

Hope this gives you some ideas...and hope the problem gets resolved soon :)



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October 4 9:46 PM (3 minutes and 46 seconds later)
         
Reply to Gina's Post: Thank you! I'll try splitting up her meals and try the other food.
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