When a dog eats something it shouldn't or has an upset stomach from eating too much, the dog will probably vomit. This typically helps the dog feel better, but vomiting can also be a sign of a serious health problem. If your dog keeps vomiting and acting strange, you may want to rush it to an animal hospital to be examined. While the vomiting could simply be a sign of an upset stomach, there are also times when this is a sign of a medical problem that requires treatment from a vet.
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When it comes to your dog's health, there's no doubt you want what is absolutely best for them. There are many things that might spring immediately to your mind when you first think of your dog's health, deworming, have your dog's receive up to date shot, making sure they are neutered, etc. One of the most overlooked things that are good for your dog's health is making sure that your dog's teeth are healthy.
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If you have a senior dog who's never had pups or who's taken abortion shots, she may be at risk for a condition called pyometra--an infection caused after the uterine lining thickens. While spay and neuter procedures are often associated with younger dogs, they can be a beneficial option for older dogs with pyometra. Take a look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment of pyometra. If you suspect your dog has this problem, take her to a veterinarian right away!
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Kids and animals often go together like peanut butter and jelly. However, children still should learn more about how to care for a pet before you bring one home. If you already have pets in the home, but would like your children to understand and learn more about them, touring an animal hospital helps. Here is how your tour helps your children, your class, your scouting troop, etc., learn more about animal care.
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Contrary to popular belief, cat vomiting is not mostly related to the regurgitation of hairballs. What might appear as a hair ball often contains food or other stomach contents mixed with hair.
While cats will often run from a more easily cleaned location in the home to vomit onto a rug or furniture, it is not done out of obstinance or to address a perceived insult from the owner. They will run not only from panic, but also to alert their owner of an illness.
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