🤢 Why Dogs Vomit — And When It’s Serious

Occasional vomiting in dogs isn’t uncommon and can result from eating something unusual, mild GI upset, or even stress. But repeated vomiting, blood, lethargy, or pain? Those are red flags 🚩 that call for urgent veterinary care.

🛑 Fasting After Vomiting: When and How

For healthy adult dogs who vomit once or twice but seem otherwise normal, a short fast of 12–24 hours can give the gut time to rest. Water should still be available — offer small sips every hour 💧.

• 🐶 Do NOT fast puppies, senior dogs, or diabetics — they’re at higher risk of complications
• 🧪 If vomiting continues during fasting or worsens, call your vet immediately

🍚 What to Feed: The Bland Diet Plan

After the fast, reintroduce food slowly using a bland, easily digestible diet. Feed tiny portions and gradually increase the amount over several days if no vomiting returns:

1. 🥄 Day 1: 10–25% of normal portion, split into 4–6 small meals
2. 🥄 Day 2: 50% of normal portion
3. 🍽️ Day 3–4: 75–100%, then transition to regular food by Day 5–6

🥣 Bland Diet Options

• 🍗 Boiled skinless chicken or lean ground turkey (no seasoning)
• 🍚 White rice, plain boiled pasta, or mashed potato
• 🥕 Optional: Small amount of plain canned pumpkin (not pie filling)

Note: These diets are not nutritionally complete and should only be used for 3–5 days unless otherwise instructed.

🏥 Prescription & Commercial Diets

Veterinary GI diets can speed recovery with added electrolytes, antioxidants, and digestibility:

• 💊 Hill’s i/d Digestive Care
• 💊 Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Low Fat
• 💊 Purina EN Gastroenteric

Over-the-counter sensitive stomach options include:

• Blue Buffalo True Solutions Blissful Belly
• Royal Canin Digestive Care
• Evanger’s Chicken & Rice Dinner

💧 Hydration Support

• 🧊 Offer ice cubes or small sips of water every 1–2 hours post-vomiting
• 🥣 Use low-sodium chicken broth or unseasoned bone broth to encourage drinking
• 🧴 Consider electrolyte-enriched solutions like Pedialyte (vet-approved dilution)

⚠️ When to Call Your Vet

• 🔁 Vomiting continues more than 24–48 hours
• 🩸 Blood in vomit or stool
• 🥵 Signs of dehydration, pale gums, or weakness
• 💊 Vomiting after medications

🔁 Long-Term Vomiting: What It Could Mean

If vomiting recurs weekly or more often, it could indicate:

• 🌾 Food sensitivities or allergies
• 🦴 Pancreatitis or IBD
• 🧬 Metabolic disease (kidney, liver, Addison’s, etc.)
• 🧫 Parasites or infections

A full workup, including lab testing and imaging, is recommended.

🌿 Natural Remedies & GI Support

• 🌱 Ginger (vet-approved dosing) for nausea
• 💊 Cerenia or ondansetron for anti-nausea support
• 🧬 Probiotics to balance gut flora (e.g., FortiFlora)
• 🕓 Late-night snacks to prevent bile vomiting in the morning

🧼 Vomit Cleanup Tips

• 🧽 Blot up liquids immediately
• 🌊 Rinse with cold water before using any detergent
• 🧴 Use enzymatic cleaners (e.g., Nature’s Miracle) to remove odor & stain

🧾 Final Thoughts

One-off vomiting episodes in healthy dogs are often manageable with rest, hydration, and bland diets. But repeated vomiting or any warning signs call for a veterinary consult 🩺. When in doubt — reach out. Your pup’s comfort and recovery are always worth it 🐾❤️.