![]() Then your pup may make a choking or gagging sound while extending his neck and opening his mouth to expel the vomit. In conjunction with the abdominal contractions, the esophagus of your pup will relax in preparation for what is coming. You will notice his tummy muscles contract forcefully and repeatedly in their efforts to move the stomach contents up to expel them. Your pup may swallow several times (sometimes audibly), as well as salivate. A puppy that is about to throw up will show clear physical signs of what is about to happen. When a puppy vomits, it is much different than regurgitating his food. This is because sometimes their mother may regurgitate food for them, plus, it’s thought that because they have a keener sense of smell, they can pick up the scent of food in their vomit. Puppies might even try to eat their vomit, which seems gross for us, but can seem normal for them. Unfortunately, when a pup ingests something foreign, because of the impact on the puppy’s intestinal tract and the possible blockages that it can cause, all kinds of health problems can ensue, including vomiting. So pretty much anything and everything they run across, they will lick, chew, and possibly even consume. However, sometimes vomiting can be a sign that something more serious is going on, and in those cases, an evaluation for possible treatment by your vet is certainly recommended.īefore calling in the vet though, keep in mind that puppies tend to be curious little explorers, and they often use their mouth to do it. Nine times out of ten, those reasons will be completely benign with no cause for worry. ![]() Pups may often vomit for a variety of reasons. ![]() When a puppy vomits, it is not uncommon in and of itself.
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