Puppy with reflux?

Bucky'smom

Our 7 month old puppy has been having problems with vomitting 3-4 time a week in the morning. Our Vet told us it could be reflux and to try feeding him smaller more frequent meals and feeding him later at night, before bedtime to keep something in his stomach.

Has anyone else had this problem? Are there any other things we should be trying before we return to the vet for med. options? Our puppy is otherwise healthy, active, growing, not losing weight...

Thanks in advance

shiba

I had this problem with one of my Shiba's we were advised to do as you have already told, small meals every 3 to 4 hours, this has worked fine for us, it is worth a try for a day or two to see how it goes.


Shiba.

poodleholic

Has your vet ruled out megaesophagus? What breed is your puppy?

I've taken care of a rescue with severe gastointestinal problems, who would gag and vomit after every meal, and anytime in between, and HAD to have something in his stomach during the night, or he would vomit bile. What worked well for us was to hand feed small meals several times a day (I spoon-fed canned food, easier on his stomach), and I gave him Pepcid AC. Pepto Bismol works, but can be messy without using a syringe, or even with! Ask your vet about the Pepcid AC, because dosage will need to be determined, based on size/weight of your dog.

If you decide to use Pepto Bismol, ask your vet about the dose, and then get a syringe with the appropriate number of cc. Fill the syringe to the cc dose, then hold your dog's muzzle with one hand, and slide the syringe between the (closed) teeth, and inside of his cheek. GENTLY push the plunger to dispense, then remove your hand from his muzzle. Be careful, and go slow. You do NOT want your puppy to aspirate the pepto into his lungs!

Good luck.

sobreeze

My Boston Padamay Does This Every Morning Try Feeding The Small Meals And Put A Little Yogart In Her Food Plain No Flavores Yogart Has A Lot Of Good This To Help Her Tummy Get Right With The World

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