Throwing up

Question
I rescued a 3  year oldgolden to add to my first one who just turned a year. They're doing fine, vying for top dog but no major issues.
My rescue will suddenly, for apparently no reason, throw up. She gets 3 meals a day because she's  underweight, but in excellent  health according to the vet.
Why is she doing this?
It happened again today after picking her up at day care...we then went to the dog park where she had her usual fun and run...we got home and she
threw up...mostly liquids that the other golden licked up (sorry to gross you out)
Anything serious here?

Answer
Hi PJ!

First I would like to say congratulations on your new doggie and that you are very big hearted person for rescuing him! Also, 3 meals a day is a great way to fatten him up!

Now about the vomiting, here are some remedies.

When your pet is vomiting,his stomach needs a time-out.Don't let him hahave any food for 24 hours.A short fast may be all it takes to get his stomach back to normal.If he's still vomiting after 24 hours,call your veterinarian.

Once the worst of the vomiting is over,encourage your dog to wet his whistle during his fast.The last thing you want is dehydration.

If water makes him queasy,give him ice cubes instead,He'll lick the water off more slowly,and it usually stays down better than when he drinks.Besides that,dogs like playing with the ice cubes.It's a real source of entertainment.Vets recommend putting an ice cube in your pets bowl or on a part of the flooe you don't mind getting wet.To make sure the water stays down,don't give him more than one cube every 15 minutes.

To prevent your pet from drinking too much,keep the toilet lid down.Otherwise your animal could have a double treat-an unlimited supply of water that's chock-full of bacteria that arent' going to help his situation.

After fasting for 24 hours,your dog may be ravenous for food.Start with a bland diet to gently work his system back into digesting,or else you could wend up back at square one.Vets recommend mixing two parts cooked white rice with one part cottage cheese or boiled skinless white chicken.At first,feed him small amounts about every four hours.After a day,if he's still holding the bland food down,you can begin feeding him his usual amount.

After two days on the bland diet,you can start reintroducing his usual fare.Vets recommend replacing about one-fourth of the bland food with his regular food every day for four days until he's back to normal.

Even after the vomiting stops,your dog may not be feeling up to par.Kaopectate will help soothe his stomach.It's chlky and not exactly delicious,but it works.Give one teaspoon of Kaopectate for each ten pounds of weight.Sinse dosages vary widely from pet to pet,however,be sure to ask your vet for advice.

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Giving your dog Pepto-Bismol will hlsp soothe his tummy just as it does yours.Vets recommend giving about one teaspoon for every 20 pounds of dog every four to six hours for up to two days.Dohs don't like it much,though,so don't be surprised if more ends up on you than in your dog.A neater soluting is to use an oral syringe,which is available at pharmacies.Never give Pepto-Bismol to cats without a veterinarian's supervision.It contains ingredients cats don't metabolize well,so it can make them sicker.

However,before you try any of this,be sure to contact your vet to see if it is OK.You can print this out or send it to your vet.

I hope this is helpful and good luck!Please keep me updated!  Sending wagging tails your way!  ...Nikki...