I have a 3 year old Boston Terrier that I got from a rescue about 8 weeks ago. From the beginning he has had problems with an upset stomach. At first I attributed it to his new food and his nervousness since he is high anxiety. He has now been on anti-anxiety medications for about 6 weeks and has had plenty of time to adjust to his food (which is high quality, high protein, very low carb Evo Innova small bites). He still throws up on average every one to two days, mostly small amounts of undigested food. He also throws up when he drinks his water too fast. And whenever he eats something out of the ordinary, he vomits. The last few times he has vomited a lot (more than the usual small amount of undigested food) were about 3 weeks ago when he ate poo when I wasn’t looking, both of the times he’s taken his deworming meds, and today when I gave him new treats.
From the research I’ve done, it seems to me that it’s difficult to pin-point what causes dogs to have such upset stomachs. I cannot afford to go to the vet and put him through extensive testing that gets me nowhere. I already know from a recent check-up that his bloodwork came back normal and that his internal organs are fine. What I’d like is some ideas of what I can do to help him, or some possibilities of what might be causing this.
Have you ruled out Hyperthyroidism? Some of the symptoms in dogs with hyperthyroidism are:
Hyperactivity
Weight loss
Increased appetite
Vomiting or diarrhea
Hyperthyroid pets often lose weight despite a normal appetite and become nervous and irritable. For several days they may be hyperactive and have a rapid heart beat, then lethargic, apathetic and uninterested in food, play or grooming. Thyroid imbalances are extremely common in North American pets.
If you think this is what it might be you can give your dog a herbal supplement like ‘Resthyro’ which is made specifically for Dog Hyperthyroidism. It balances thyroid hyperactivity and relieves the related symptoms. It can be bought online here: http://www.petwellbeing.com/dog-hyperthyroid-p88.cfm
Alternatively, your dog could also be allergic to an ingredient in the food that you are giving him. Try and switch to an allergen-free diet, such as a grain free diet.
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Have you ruled out Hyperthyroidism? Some of the symptoms in dogs with hyperthyroidism are:
Hyperactivity
Weight loss
Increased appetite
Vomiting or diarrhea
Hyperthyroid pets often lose weight despite a normal appetite and become nervous and irritable. For several days they may be hyperactive and have a rapid heart beat, then lethargic, apathetic and uninterested in food, play or grooming. Thyroid imbalances are extremely common in North American pets.
If you think this is what it might be you can give your dog a herbal supplement like ‘Resthyro’ which is made specifically for Dog Hyperthyroidism. It balances thyroid hyperactivity and relieves the related symptoms. It can be bought online here: http://www.petwellbeing.com/dog-hyperthyroid-p88.cfm
Alternatively, your dog could also be allergic to an ingredient in the food that you are giving him. Try and switch to an allergen-free diet, such as a grain free diet.
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I am so sorry. I know this is very difficult…I am still working through a “colitis” thing with my BC. And I do realize the exhobitant amts of $ testing can be.
Truth told, a vet IS your best guide. Make a regular appointment, make a list of questions, explain to the vet your finances, and ask for a reasonable plan of action. It may be a trial and error, but first most is keeping your poor pup hydrated.
Ideas:
start on rice and cottage cheese to immediately settle stomach. Change kibble…with fewer “ingredients”. Possibly a “novel protein and novel carb” source. ( went through several kibbles, and am now on Natural Balance Duck and Potato) Ask vet about an anti-nausea med.
I have found in my year of researching (which has left me with many more grey hairs) that specific GI tract problems can be very difficult to diagnose. Little clues here and there (vomiting, watery diahhrea, mucous stools, bloody stools) point to different areas of the GI tract.
Here are some places to start on your research: Marvista vet website, Yahoo answers, IBD dogs, dog pancreatitis…
Good luck to you and your pup
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