throwing up after eating or drinking

Kaiser2012 · 12-02-2012, 07:45 AM

I've noticed recently that Kaiser will throw up just a little after some meals or after drinking a lot of water. Its not much, maybe a few pieces of kibble or a few tablespoons of water. He eats faster than Dakota but he doesn't engulf his food.. he also drinks a lot of water, but he always has. I don't exercise him immediately before or after eating, so aside from him already having a sensitive stomach, should I be concerned? His behavior is normal otherwise.

Sunflowers · 12-02-2012, 07:48 AM

How much water does he drink?

Kaiser2012 · 12-02-2012, 07:53 AM

I really have no idea other than "a lot". It's not out of the ordinary for me though, because Dakota has always drank a lot of water as well. He's on innova prime right now since I couldnt get any acana after t he plant fire.

Sunflowers · 12-02-2012, 08:03 AM

I would ask the vet, since this has started to happen recently, and no, it is not normal.

I would also get one of those bowls that make them eat more slowly.

Kaiser2012 · 12-02-2012, 08:08 AM

I often feed him breakfast out of the jug with a rope stopper in it to keep him entertained when I leave for work. Unfortunately I'm not sure if he throws up after eating kibbble out of it because I'm not here. Throwing up is definitely not an everyday thing though. I have to make an appointment for Dakota so I may just bring kaiser along too.

GatorBytes · 12-02-2012, 08:11 AM

Yes on slowing the food down, you have to be very careful.

Don't want to scare you, but throwing up whole food and water vs. bile is a whole diff. issue.

You need to look into Mega E, there is a possibility the water can get into the lungs...

Sunflowers · 12-02-2012, 08:21 AM

Wouldn't it have shown up from the beginning if it were megaE?

onyx'girl · 12-02-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunflowers

Wouldn't it have shown up from the beginning if it were megaE?

You'd think so, but Jaggirl swears her pup didn't show any signs until a bit older.
I'd have Kaiser checked for it to be certain MegaE isn't the issue.

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 12-02-2012, 09:18 AM

Megaesophagus has a lot of good info for everyone. Before I jumped to that though I would definitely talk to the vet - it might be helpful if you can video him eating, drinking and would be great if you can catch the upchuck, to show to the vet.

GatorBytes · 12-02-2012, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunflowers

Wouldn't it have shown up from the beginning if it were megaE?

There is congenital and acquired...sometimes it's a symptom of heavy metal toxicity like lead.

12-02-2012, 07:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kaiser2012 Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 1,064	throwing up after eating or drinking I've noticed recently that Kaiser will throw up just a little after some meals or after drinking a lot of water. Its not much, maybe a few pieces of kibble or a few tablespoons of water. He eats faster than Dakota but he doesn't engulf his food.. he also drinks a lot of water, but he always has. I don't exercise him immediately before or after eating, so aside from him already having a sensitive stomach, should I be concerned? His behavior is normal otherwise. __________________ Kaiser ~ Jan 25, 2012 (GSD) Dakota ~ Oct 2005 (GSD/Collie) Kya ~ (Cat) http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsnail17/

12-02-2012, 07:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sunflowers Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 4,682	How much water does he drink? __________________ Norden von Narnia--Hans, dob 1-15-2012 http://pdgf.pitapata.com/uC6lm4.png

12-02-2012, 07:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kaiser2012 Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 1,064	I really have no idea other than "a lot". It's not out of the ordinary for me though, because Dakota has always drank a lot of water as well. He's on innova prime right now since I couldnt get any acana after t he plant fire. __________________ Kaiser ~ Jan 25, 2012 (GSD) Dakota ~ Oct 2005 (GSD/Collie) Kya ~ (Cat) http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsnail17/

12-02-2012, 08:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sunflowers Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 4,682	I would ask the vet, since this has started to happen recently, and no, it is not normal. I would also get one of those bowls that make them eat more slowly. __________________ Norden von Narnia--Hans, dob 1-15-2012 http://pdgf.pitapata.com/uC6lm4.png

12-02-2012, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kaiser2012 Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 1,064	I often feed him breakfast out of the jug with a rope stopper in it to keep him entertained when I leave for work. Unfortunately I'm not sure if he throws up after eating kibbble out of it because I'm not here. Throwing up is definitely not an everyday thing though. I have to make an appointment for Dakota so I may just bring kaiser along too. __________________ Kaiser ~ Jan 25, 2012 (GSD) Dakota ~ Oct 2005 (GSD/Collie) Kya ~ (Cat) http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsnail17/

12-02-2012, 08:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
GatorBytes Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 2,150	Yes on slowing the food down, you have to be very careful. Don't want to scare you, but throwing up whole food and water vs. bile is a whole diff. issue. You need to look into Mega E, there is a possibility the water can get into the lungs... __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. - Unknown

12-02-2012, 08:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sunflowers Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 4,682	Wouldn't it have shown up from the beginning if it were megaE? __________________ Norden von Narnia--Hans, dob 1-15-2012 http://pdgf.pitapata.com/uC6lm4.png

12-02-2012, 09:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 22,786	Megaesophagus has a lot of good info for everyone. Before I jumped to that though I would definitely talk to the vet - it might be helpful if you can video him eating, drinking and would be great if you can catch the upchuck, to show to the vet. __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org Help a rescue: wish some big dogs a Happy Howliday! www.bigdogsbighearts.blogspot.com Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight. Albert Schweitzer

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