Warning signs
- Vomiting more than 3 times in a few hours
- Presence of blood or bile in vomit
- Lethargy and loss of interest
- Swollen or tender abdomen to the touch
- Complete refusal of water
What to do immediately
- 1Remove food for 2–4 hours to let the stomach rest
- 2Offer small amounts of fresh water frequently
- 3Monitor the situation and note frequency and appearance of vomit
- 4Resume with light food (plain white rice) after rest if the dog improves
What NOT to do
- Do not give anti-vomiting medications without a veterinary prescription
- Do not force the dog to eat if it does not want to
- Do not ignore the presence of blood in vomit
- Do not leave the dog without water for more than a few hours
Call the vet immediately if
- Vomiting with blood
- Swollen or very tender abdomen
- Continuous vomiting for more than 6 hours
- Puppy or elderly dog with repeated vomiting