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There are two types of vomiting: regurgitation and vomiting. When your dog regurgitates, he is just expelling the food (or other substance) from the esophagus before it gets to the stomach. With regurgitation, there are no contractions of the stomach muscles because the food has not reached the stomach. Vomiting is forcibly expelling the contents of the stomach with contractions of the stomach muscles. Both of these may happen right after eating or several hours later, depending on the cause. You should immediately call your veterinarian if you see blood in the vomit, bloating or a swollen abdomen, if you think your dog may have eaten something toxic or spoiled, or if he has fever, diarrhea, or pale gums.

While vomiting in dogs occasionally is common, if your dog continues to vomit, or has other symptoms including fever, diarrhea, lethargy, or weight loss, something serious may be wrong. In fact, if your dog has thrown up more than once in a 24-hour period you need to be aware of his other behaviors and symptoms. When your dog vomits, he is losing nutrients and calories that he needs to grow and be healthy. Therefore, if your dog has vomited more than once in a 24-hour period, you should take him to see a veterinary care provider immediately because it can quickly become a life-threatening illness.

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Symptoms may vary depending on the reason for the vomiting, age and health of the dog. Some of the most common signs include:

Your veterinarian will need to do a comprehensive physical examination including vital signs, auscultation, and palpation. Be prepared to give the veterinarian your dog’s medical history and mention any medications you have given him. In addition, the veterinarian will try to get a sample of vomitus (bring some if you can) to test in the laboratory. If you cannot get any, let the veterinarian know the color and consistency of the vomit. You should also tell the veterinarian any other symptoms you have noticed, if any. Next, laboratory tests will be done to check your dog’s complete blood count, blood cultures, metabolic panel, urinalysis, and fecal examination. An endoscopy may be done next to check for abnormalities in the digestive tract and stomach. Radiography will be done next, which includes an abdominal x-ray, ultrasound, CT scans, and maybe an MRI if needed.

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This can be treated by changing back to the old food that you were already using. However, if you suspect your dog has a food allergy, the veterinarian will most likely prescribe a hypoallergenic food to feed your dog.

If your dog has eaten toxins, the veterinarian may hospitalize your dog for fluid therapy and medications, depending on the toxin your dog ingested.   

Ingesting a bone or other foreign object may require surgery if it is a large or sharp object that may cause obstruction or damage to the intestines.

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These illnesses all require certain medications and possible surgical procedures. The veterinarian will advise as to the best treatment for your dog, taking into account your pet’s current health status and whether there are concurrent illnesses present.

These are all serious and life-threatening situations that may require surgery immediately. Also, there are numerous medications and surgical procedures that can be utilized to help your dog through the issue.

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For a food allergy or change in diet, a simple change in food may be all your dog needs. That being said, most of the other conditions involved in persistent vomiting can be very serious and have to be carefully cared for by the veterinarian and managed at home by you. Regular veterinarian visits are important to the success of your dog’s recovery so be sure to see your veterinary care provider at least once per year.

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, vomiting with that frequency and weight loss are reasons to have your dog seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. It is possible that your dog has a foreign body, an intestinal obstruction, or an infection or parasite. They need to be seen as soon as possible. I hope that everything goes well and they feel better soon.Is your dog losing weight but eating a normal (or increased) amount? If you aren’t trying to get him or her to shed some pounds, this could be a sign of a medical condition. To help prepare you for your dog’s visit to the vet, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the 10 most common causes of weight loss in dogs.

If you’re not actively helping your pup lose some excess pounds, unexplained weight loss can be a bit concerning. And it can be downright alarming if your dog is eating the same amount of food, or worse yet,

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If your adult or senior dog is losing weight but still eating, it is generally best to get your vet involved sooner rather than later. However, you can play an important role in the diagnostic process too. After all, you know your dog better than anyone else. It is amazing how many times something that a dog parent mentions during the examination helps point me toward the right diagnosis.

With this in mind, my goals for writing this article are two-fold. First, I want to teach you how to gather the information at home that can help your vet help your dog. Then I want to equip you with knowledge about the top 10 reasons a dog might be eating but losing weight so that, again, you can partner with your vet to help your dog.

When it comes to solving any doggie medical mystery, a good physical examination and history come first. This often starts with a preliminary “check-up” in your own home. (But don’t worry— your vet will perform a comprehensive physical examination as well.)

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To evaluate your dog at home, you may want to consider using my 5-minute tip-to-tail dog wellness scan method. While looking your pup over from head to toe, ask yourself the following questions:

Then take this information (perhaps recorded on a piece of paper or in your phone) with you to the vet appointment. That way you can give your vet a clear and concise picture of what is going on with your dog.

Based on that information, your dog’s past medical history, and the physical exam findings, your veterinarian will discuss the next steps with you. This often involves diagnostic testing such as:

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These tests can often help the vet further differentiate between the various causes of weight loss that we are about to discuss. (Or sometimes they may point to a condition that didn’t happen to make my top 10 list.)

As mentioned, there are numerous diseases that cause weight loss in our canine companions. But there are 10 in particular that I want to highlight for you.

Kidney failure in dogs is one of the most common reasons for a senior dog losing weight but eating. Normally, the kidneys are responsible for filtering toxins out of the blood, then removing them from the body via the urine. Plus, the kidneys help maintain the delicate balance of electrolytes, fluid, proteins, and other substances in the body. However, when the kidneys become diseased, they can no longer perform these important functions. As a result, the dog becomes sick.

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Dogs with kidney disease experience unexplained weight loss because they are breaking down fat and muscle, especially as they advance through the stages of kidney disease in dogs. Plus, these dogs typically experience other symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, being a lethargic dog, and increased thirst and urination. Older dogs with kidney failure may also be more susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTIs in dogs). This can result in urinary accidents or seeing blood in the urine.

Typically, the vet will use a combination of elevated kidney enzymes on bloodwork and changes in the urinalysis (e.g. decreased urine concentration), to make the diagnosis of kidney failure. From there, he or she may recommend some additional test such as urine cultures, X-rays, or ultrasounds to get a better picture of your dog’s situation. Based on that information, the vet will devise a treatment plan. It may involve fluid therapy (such as subcutaneous fluids for dogs), diet change, and/or certain medications to manage symptoms or slow disease progression.

Another common reason an older dog may be losing weight but eating is liver disease in dogs. Your dog’s liver has many important functions, from breaking down various nutrients to removing toxins from the body. It is no surprise then that when the liver is no

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