Chihuahua Vomiting

What To Do If Your Chihuahua Is Vomiting

Vomiting is very common in all dogs, even Chihuahuas. In fact, dogs vomit more often and easily than most other animals. Almost all cases of vomiting in dogs are self limiting.

Signs that your Chihuahua may be about to vomit include anxiousness, wanting attention, salivating more, frequent swallowing.

Causes of Vomiting

Acute gastritisBloatEating GarbageGrass (irritates stomach lining)Overeating (common in puppies who eat too fast)Scared (during thunderstorms)Infectious disease (parvo, distemper)Chronic disease (kidney and liver problems)

To determine the cause note when and where it happens. Does it happen right after eating, does it happen after playing in the yard, or does it happen after running?

What does the vomit look like? Is there blood in it, a certain color or odor? Is there worms present in the vomit?

Persistent Vomiting

Like I said earlier, in most cases the dog just vomits once and then feels fine again, however repeated cases can be sign of something more serious.

If your Chihuahua is constantly retching, vomiting, or trying to vomit and bringing up clear frothy fluid it could indicate acute gastritis.

Although remember persistent vomiting also appears in severe life threatening diseases like bloat or pancreatitis.

Treatment of Vomiting

If the vomiting appears severe or persistent see a veterinarian. Puppies can quickly become dehydrated with repeated vomiting.

The first step is to withhold food for 24 hours, even treats. Always have fresh clean water available.

Once vomiting appears to have stopped, give only small amounts of dog food, or better yet give a mixture of boiled rice and cooked hamburger, something easy and digestible.

Gradually over 48 hours return the dog to its normal diet. Other things you could offer include cottage cheese, baby food, or chicken and rice soup.

If during this time the vomiting continues you need to see a veterinarian. Most cases of vomiting only happen once and then the dog is fine.

Summary

If your Chihuahua vomited, remember to first relax and realize that it is likely just a one time thing and your dog will feel much better. Keep your dog out of the garbage or from eating to quickly and it should limit how much vomiting you see.