Random Acts of Puking
So Kristen called me this morning and apparently Remy has puked again, this time it happened around 9am. This is the third time this has happened in the last week and a half. Same scenario every time:
- Happens after he's been lying around snoozing for an hour or 2
- Never right after a walk, eating something, playing
- Always on an empty stomach...he's had two poops since he ate last and just bile, etc. that comes up)
- Doesn't look like he's got into anything out of the ordinary
- Haven't had any change in diet, excercise, daily routine, energy level, etc.
- Happens every couple of days
- Only when Kristen is at home and I'm not (though I think this is just a coincidence, but who knows)
- ALWAYS ON THE CARPET...we have only 1 area rug in our entire apartment, everything else is vinyl tile and hardwood. Of course we wonders across the ENTIRE apt and pukes on the carpet!!! (This part is just plain annoying)
It doesnt seem too serious as it's only every couple of days so I've just been keeping an eye on him so far. Anyone have any thoughts??? I'm all ears
- Happens after he's been lying around snoozing for an hour or 2
- Never right after a walk, eating something, playing
- Always on an empty stomach...he's had two poops since he ate last and just bile, etc. that comes up)
- Doesn't look like he's got into anything out of the ordinary
- Haven't had any change in diet, excercise, daily routine, energy level, etc.
- Happens every couple of days
- Only when Kristen is at home and I'm not (though I think this is just a coincidence, but who knows)
- ALWAYS ON THE CARPET...we have only 1 area rug in our entire apartment, everything else is vinyl tile and hardwood. Of course we wonders across the ENTIRE apt and pukes on the carpet!!! (This part is just plain annoying)
It doesnt seem too serious as it's only every couple of days so I've just been keeping an eye on him so far. Anyone have any thoughts??? I'm all ears
Comments
Jesse
The problematic foods had lamb in them ....least problematic was chicken or fish and potato. Previously Canidae worked for transitioning after their formula change we moved off that product line and now we use Verus chicken. However, I think Verus is only locally distributed in our region. Look up the ingredients in your current dog food and see what's in it.
You can feed cooked rice and chicken for a week or two as a s test see if that eases the situation and then move to a brand of food kibble that is similar.
Snf
Wouldn't reactions to food happen closer to meals as opposed to the next day? He's only puked on an empty stomach
You can always try feeding the dog more often to see if that eases acid build up due to hunger. It could be the dog can not go for long periods of time without eating. However, m y opinion on that is it might again be the food causing acid or digestion issues. Specifically we had problems with Nutro - the exact same food you have been using!!!
Snf
Also, I second what Snf said about formulas changing. In the US, manufacturers are legally allowed to change ANYTHING in the formula for 6 months before being required to note the change on the packaging. For dogs with food intolerances or allergies this can be a disaster.
Also, Joey doesn't do well on Lamb either. I know some people (LJ in particular I think) feed lamb with good success, but for some reason its an instant problem for Joey.
Thanks for the advice on the pepto tablet, I'll keep that in mind.
I would start slow, but I am not sure the correct transition for changing feeding from once to twice daily. (I free feed my gals.) Maybe Jen might have some insight as she has had several fosters.
Casey, I think you just confirmed it for me...I suspect it's the stomach acid thing. I don't think I'll transition, just start on twice a day from here out. Three times in not feasible as Kristen and I are both at work during the day.
"I have noticed with Remy that he has a hard time drinking because he has a huge tongue. I know, a bit of a funny issue to discuss, but one that i noticed. He tends to get a lot of water spilt when he drinks. I would limit the amount of time he spends drinking, so its smaller times of drinking and less of "big long drinks". He could be swallowing a lot of air when he drinks and then he gets a gastro build up of air which later gets expelled as a vomit. If i had to mention one thing that I think it could be, this would be the one i would do first. After six or seven slurps, tell him to leave it. Then 5 mintues later, let him drink again. Try this method for a few days and see if it helps"
Any thoughts? He is the SPILLIEST DRINKER EVER!!!! I swear more water ends up on the floor than in his mouth.
However, unless he drinks the water FAST, I doubt that would have anything to do with it, especially if he is vomiting in the morning before he has a lot of water.
Nutro isn't a drastically horrible food, especially if Remy tolerates it. It is mostly grain and filler though. You can easily tell on a creamie if they tolerate it or not, with bright red ears and redness in their joints under the fur, eye boogs, etc. If you are interested in switching his kibble, check out dogfoodproject.com or dogfoodanalysis.com to choose an appropriate food for him.
Casey, lmao!!! I can just picture Nola when she realizes she cant breathe under water!!! Anyway, Remy doesnt like getting his snout wet (unless its plunged under some snow, then he loves it) so he licks the water up the side of the bowl.
As an extra data point or two....When Lucy is having an IBD flareup and skips meals, she frequently vomits bile. Also, my friend's JRT (who we'll be watching this weekend) is extremely sensitive to feeding times. He usually eats at 5:30am and 5:30pm which doesn't fit with our schedule at all. So his first day here when he has to wait until 9:00 or 9:30 to eat a meal on our schedule he almost always vomits bile. Sometimes I'll give him a treat or two to hold him over so he doesn't vomit and that usually does the trick.