Acting very odd after throwing up

[Shaftell]

Hello everyone.

So I came home from work today and took Alfie(8months old) to the park. He played around for an hour or so. When I brought him home he threw up. It was mostly liquid with just a little bit of undigested food.

Ever since then(about an hour ago) he has been constantly licking the floor, as if he's looking for something to eat. At first I thought he had a bad taste in his mouth so I gave him a biscuit, and he ate it, but he continued to lick the floor. So I took him out and then he frantically started eating the grass in the backyard. I let him eat for about 5 minutes then I brought him inside, where he continued to lick the floor. He's gagging(or hiccups) slightly while walking around, and kind of swallowing,while licking his lips. It looks like he might throw up again but he hasn't.

Please someone tell me if this is something I should be immediately concerned about. All the vets are closed tonight, and I don't want to take him to the emergency vet unless it's absolutely necessary. I've crated him for the time being cause he's constantly licking,and picking up anything on the floor to eat. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

[msvette2u]

He's still nauseated, and thinks the grass might help his stomach which must be hurting.

However, it is IMPERATIVE to make sure he is not bloating!

His stomach may be swelling - if it's swelling, then get him to the E-vet at once.

Bloat - YouTube

Bloat - YouTube

If he's just licking lips, etc. and no stomach swelling, he may be okay. If it's bloat or if you suspect it could be, every moment is critical. Bloat is a killer in dogs.

[onyx'girl]

If you have gas-x on hand, it won't hurt to give him a small dose.

[Shaftell]

I don't think it is bloat as I don't notice any obvious swelling. What are some obvious symptoms for bloat?

I took him out 'cause I thought he had to poo but he went and pulled to eat grass. Should I let him eat grass, he's eaten quite a bit already.

Also, I don't know if this could be it but earlier today my brother gave him a piece of raw meat. He's had raw bone before that's had meat on it but this is the first time he's eaten a chunk of meat. I don't know if that could be it though.

He was walking around licking the floor, his lips, and swallowing, gagging. He is lying down now though, without making any noise.

[Daisy]

I would definitely run him to the e-vet to rule out bloat! The trying to vomit, discomfort, etc. can be early symptoms and it will cause death. Hopefully, it's just gas/upset tummy. Pls. let us know how it turns out.

[msvette2u]

Did you watch the video??
Gas X would help, yes...he could also have pancreatitis. What type meat was it?
If he's still acting like this (and it's not bloat) tomorrow, bring him to the vet.

[Sunflowers]

He is feeling nausea.
We had an episode of this, and it scared me to death. He finally ate a bunch of grass, then settled, and pooped all the grass the next day. Never did throw up.

I think you are right -- if he is not used to raw meat, that definitely could have caused an upset tummy.

[Shaftell]

I did watch the video and he is not acting like that, nor does his stomach look bloated. As far as I can tell it is not bloated. If he was to have a bloated stomach, it would be obvious, would it not?
It was a piece of cow meat. Should I let him eat grass? Thankfully he's calmed down a bit right now and is napping by my feet right now. He's gagging or hiccuping every few minutes in his sleep right now.

[GatorBytes]

Do you have activated charcoal...or a pharm. near by you can run out and get (it's OTC)...will quill the nausea...

It could be an acute pancreatic episode and back arching?

[Shaftell]

Everything is closed at the moment. All vets are closed as well. Just the emergency vets are opened and I really don't want to take him in unless absolutely necessary. Is it a good sign that he fell asleep? He's gagging or has the hiccups ( I can't really tell) while sleeping.