What is the best thing to feed a dog after it vomits

Watching the dog arching its body to vomit again and again, its originally bright eyes becoming dull and lifeless, and its small body lying on the ground feebly, every owner's heart is tightly gripped, filled with distress and anxiety. Dogs can't speak and are unable to express the discomfort in their stomachs and intestines with words. They can only send us distress signals with these painful vomiting actions. After a dog vomits, how to help it regain its health through appropriate diet has become the issue we care about most. Every time we prepare food for it, it carries our earnest hope that it can get better soon, and it is also full of our deep love and care for it.

From the perspectives of professional pet nutrition and veterinary medicine, after a dog vomits, its gastrointestinal tract is in an extremely sensitive and fragile state. At this time, the choice of food must follow the principles of being easy to digest, having low irritation, and being nutritionally balanced, so as to help the dog's damaged stomach and intestines gradually restore their functions and regain vitality.

In a short period of time just after the dog has finished vomiting, it is not advisable to feed solid food immediately. It is generally recommended to fast for 2 - 4 hours first to allow the gastrointestinal tract to have sufficient rest. This is just like when we need to catch our breath and adjust after strenuous exercise. The dog's stomach and intestines also need a period of peaceful time to relieve the discomfort. However, during the fasting period, ensure that the dog can always drink clean water to prevent dehydration. You can use a small spoon or a syringe to feed the dog a small amount of water every once in a while, just a few milliliters each time, and observe whether it will continue to vomit. If the dog stops vomiting, then gradually try to feed it.

After the dog stops vomiting, a light liquid food is the best choice to start the dietary recovery, and white rice porridge is a classic option. White rice porridge is rich in carbohydrates, which can quickly replenish energy for the dog. Moreover, after a long time of boiling, the rice grains become soft and rotten, and there is a rich layer of rice oil. This layer of rice oil is a "little guard" for protecting the gastrointestinal mucosa. It can form a protective film on the surface of the dog's damaged gastrointestinal tract, reduce the irritation of food to the stomach and intestines, and help relieve the discomfort of the gastrointestinal tract. When feeding, be sure to let the white rice porridge cool down to an appropriate temperature, about 38 - 40°C, which is close to the dog's body temperature, to avoid further irritating the stomach and intestines with overly hot or cold food. At the beginning, the feeding amount each time should not be too much. For small dogs, it is 10 - 20 milliliters, for medium-sized dogs, it is 20 - 30 milliliters, and for large dogs, it is 30 - 50 milliliters. Observe for 1 - 2 hours. If the dog does not vomit again, the feeding amount can be gradually increased. You can also add a small amount of cooked and chopped chicken mince to the white rice porridge. Chicken is rich in high-quality protein and is easy to digest and absorb. But remember not to add any seasonings and keep the original flavor of the ingredients.

In addition to white rice porridge, pumpkin puree is also an ideal food for a dog after it vomits. Pumpkin is rich in pectin, which is a water-soluble dietary fiber. After it enters the dog's intestine, it can adsorb bacteria and toxins in the intestine like a sponge, reducing their irritation to the intestinal mucosa. At the same time, it can also regulate the water balance in the intestine, making the feces more formed. When making pumpkin puree, choose fresh pumpkin, peel and remove the seeds, cut it into small pieces, steam or boil it, and then mash it into a puree with a spoon. The pumpkin puree has a delicate texture and a soft and glutinous taste, and many dogs like it. The feeding amount also needs to be adjusted according to the size of the dog. For small dogs, it is 10 - 30 grams, for medium-sized dogs, it is 30 - 50 grams, and for large dogs, it is 50 - 80 grams.

For dogs with weak gastrointestinal functions after vomiting, the prescription food specially for pets is also a good choice. Prescription food is designed according to the special nutritional needs of sick animals. Its particles are smaller, the texture is softer, and it is easy to digest. At the same time, its nutritional components are scientifically formulated, which can not only meet the energy and nutrition required for the dog's body to recover but also will not cause too much burden on the stomach and intestines. When feeding the prescription food, follow the product instructions and soak it soft with warm water before feeding it to the dog. If the dog is not interested in the prescription food at first, you can try to mix a small amount of prescription food with white rice porridge or pumpkin puree to increase the palatability of the food.

In addition to these staple foods, supplementing probiotics for the dog can also play a very good auxiliary role in recovery. Probiotics can regulate the balance of the intestinal flora, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, and promote the reproduction of beneficial bacteria, helping to restore the normal digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract. There are special probiotic preparations for pets on the market, which can be mixed in the food for feeding or fed directly. During the recovery process after the dog vomits, continuously feed probiotics for 1 - 2 weeks, which helps to consolidate the treatment effect and prevent the recurrence of gastrointestinal problems.

During the dietary recovery process after the dog vomits, strictly follow the principle of feeding small amounts frequently. Never feed the dog too much food at one time just because you feel sorry for it. That is likely to stimulate the stomach and intestines again and cause vomiting. As the dog's body gradually recovers, the feeding amount per meal can be slowly increased, and the feeding frequency can be reduced until it finally transitions to a normal diet. At the same time, closely observe the dog's mental state, appetite, and defecation situation. If after feeding, the dog shows symptoms such as vomiting again, diarrhea, and listlessness, stop feeding immediately and take it to the pet hospital for treatment in a timely manner.

Dogs are the warmest companions in our lives. They give us endless joy and love. When they suffer from the torment of vomiting, we should use professional knowledge to select suitable food for them and accompany them through the recovery period with meticulous care. Every carefully prepared meal and every patient feeding are our deep love for the dog. We hope that every dog after vomiting can, under the careful care of the owner, through reasonable dietary conditioning, recover its health as soon as possible, accompany us full of vitality again, and continue to write the beautiful stories between us and them.