Really Needing Feedback

danieman · 11-15-2012, 07:15 PM

Emma keeps throwing up huge amounts of food. I've taken her to the vet and everything comes up clear - this includes fecal testing and blood work.

The vet said she could have acid reflux. Generally her vomiting is happening in the morning. The vet said that the acid is probably building up over night and when she eats her breakfast in the morning it's causing nausea and leading to her vomiting.

Has anyone else dealt with this? Should I change her diet? Right now she is on Canidae Pure Elements - I have done research and it is no longer made at the Diamond Factory. I know that her previous owners fed her Nutro - but this is her third bag of Canidae with us and the vomiting only just started as of recent.

**Gypsiemouse** · 11-15-2012, 07:17 PM

How much does Emma weigh?

Did the vets ex-ray to check for a blockage?

Wyatts_Momma · 11-15-2012, 07:18 PM

Could she be eating too fast? Maybe give her just a little at a time to see if she can keep anything down. Does she vomit immediately after eating? Might need to seek the advice of a specialist vet.

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af_wx_wife · 11-15-2012, 07:22 PM

I was going to ask, when she eats...does she eat fast?? You might want to try feeding her a little at a time. I wish you the best.

6 Boxers · 11-15-2012, 08:05 PM

I have deal with such type of health problem often on my 6 Boxers.
For the times when they have a acid stomach I then use for my 6 Boxers dogs Cimetidine of 300MG, one tablet twice a day,...plus, in order to help them have a healthy digestion and immunity, I also give every one of them (twice a day too), a chewable..-(milk ,gluten,yeast,wheat,soy,egg,grapefruit,preservativ es,color,sodium, and artificial flavor free )-tablet of Probiotics Complex; which contains 1 billion active Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Bifidum. This replenish beneficial healthy bacteria that may be depleted as a results of a poor overall digestive health. I give them the Probiotic tablets before eating. This Probiotic tablets have help stop the digestive problems my dogs had, including frequents vomits. You can find the Probiotics on any GNC store or Walgreens. But, check with your Vet before giving this to your dog. As Im not a Vet. Im just answering your question and every dog is different. However, This have work quite well for my dogs that have a very sensitive stomach.
I have switch and try every type of dog food and my dogs had problems with all except now that I have them on Hills ID and using the Probiotics. Finally now there are no more vomits, nor digestive problems. Well,..Good luck!

danieman · 11-15-2012, 09:46 PM

She's 53 pounds and lately she's been kinda picking at her food. (Not seeming as excited about it as she was when we first got her.) She doesn't throw up immediately, this morning it was about 2 and 1/2 hours after she ate breakfast.

I have recently been taking them to a beach where the tide sometimes brings up raw fish - every once in a while Emma sneaks one when I'm not looking so I'm wondering if this could be it.

Also, she was on Nutro before and her body was used to a lot of fillers. So I'm wondering if the fact that she's completely grain-free could have something to do with it?

I just don't want her to be sick. Going to avoid the beach and see if it persists.

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Bella's Biggest Fan · 11-15-2012, 10:04 PM

My Bella was like that until I switched her to raw feeding.. and now never... good luck

danieman · 11-15-2012, 10:09 PM

I'm not opposed to raw feeding and I really appreciate that great raw feeding guide that was just posted - but I definitely need to do more homework. Just not sure why this would just come on all of the sudden.

Appreciate all the feedback though.

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**Gypsiemouse** · 11-15-2012, 10:39 PM

If it is acid reflux, you can give her 10 mg. of Pepcid AC before meals (twice a day) for a week or so to see if it calms her tummy down.

rigbys mom · 11-16-2012, 01:38 AM

do you start to play or rough house after she eats. i know my aunts lab used to do that he would get all worked up and throw up his food

11-15-2012, 07:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
danieman Experienced User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NC originally from NJ Posts: 126	Really Needing Feedback Emma keeps throwing up huge amounts of food. I've taken her to the vet and everything comes up clear - this includes fecal testing and blood work. The vet said she could have acid reflux. Generally her vomiting is happening in the morning. The vet said that the acid is probably building up over night and when she eats her breakfast in the morning it's causing nausea and leading to her vomiting. Has anyone else dealt with this? Should I change her diet? Right now she is on Canidae Pure Elements - I have done research and it is no longer made at the Diamond Factory. I know that her previous owners fed her Nutro - but this is her third bag of Canidae with us and the vomiting only just started as of recent. __________________ -Dani-

11-15-2012, 07:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gypsiemouse Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 9,457	How much does Emma weigh? Did the vets ex-ray to check for a blockage? __________________ Lynne- Owned by and Slave to Maggie and Mongo Last edited by Gypsiemouse; 11-15-2012 at 07:20 PM.

11-15-2012, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
af_wx_wife BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,432	I was going to ask, when she eats...does she eat fast?? You might want to try feeding her a little at a time. I wish you the best. __________________

11-15-2012, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
6 Boxers Intermediate User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico Posts: 72	I have deal with such type of health problem often on my 6 Boxers. For the times when they have a acid stomach I then use for my 6 Boxers dogs Cimetidine of 300MG, one tablet twice a day,...plus, in order to help them have a healthy digestion and immunity, I also give every one of them (twice a day too), a chewable..-(milk ,gluten,yeast,wheat,soy,egg,grapefruit,preservativ es,color,sodium, and artificial flavor *free* )-tablet of Probiotics Complex; which contains 1 billion active Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Bifidum. This replenish beneficial healthy bacteria that may be depleted as a results of a poor overall digestive health. I give them the Probiotic tablets before eating. This Probiotic tablets have help stop the digestive problems my dogs had, including frequents vomits. You can find the Probiotics on any GNC store or Walgreens. But, check with your Vet before giving this to your dog. As Im not a Vet. Im just answering your question and every dog is different. However, This have work quite well for my dogs that have a very sensitive stomach. I have switch and try every type of dog food and my dogs had problems with all except now that I have them on Hills ID and using the Probiotics. Finally now there are no more vomits, nor digestive problems. Well,..Good luck! __________________ 6's Boxer's

11-15-2012, 09:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
danieman Experienced User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NC originally from NJ Posts: 126	She's 53 pounds and lately she's been kinda picking at her food. (Not seeming as excited about it as she was when we first got her.) She doesn't throw up immediately, this morning it was about 2 and 1/2 hours after she ate breakfast. I have recently been taking them to a beach where the tide sometimes brings up raw fish - every once in a while Emma sneaks one when I'm not looking so I'm wondering if this could be it. Also, she was on Nutro before and her body was used to a lot of fillers. So I'm wondering if the fact that she's completely grain-free could have something to do with it? I just don't want her to be sick. Going to avoid the beach and see if it persists. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ -Dani-

11-15-2012, 07:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wyatts_Momma Advanced User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Newton, PA Posts: 1,021	Could she be eating too fast? Maybe give her just a little at a time to see if she can keep anything down. Does she vomit immediately after eating? Might need to seek the advice of a specialist vet. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

11-15-2012, 10:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bella's Biggest Fan BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: sault ste marie canada Posts: 3,100	My Bella was like that until I switched her to raw feeding.. and now never... good luck __________________ Little girl Crash.... R.I.P Baby girl

11-15-2012, 10:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
danieman Experienced User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NC originally from NJ Posts: 126	I'm not opposed to raw feeding and I really appreciate that great raw feeding guide that was just posted - but I definitely need to do more homework. Just not sure why this would just come on all of the sudden. Appreciate all the feedback though. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ -Dani-

11-15-2012, 10:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gypsiemouse Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 9,457	If it is acid reflux, you can give her 10 mg. of Pepcid AC before meals (twice a day) for a week or so to see if it calms her tummy down. __________________ Lynne- Owned by and Slave to Maggie and Mongo

11-16-2012, 01:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
rigbys mom Intermediate User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 98	do you start to play or rough house after she eats. i know my aunts lab used to do that he would get all worked up and throw up his food

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