What makes a dog vomit?
Dogs vomit easily, and occasional incidents are to be expected. Vomiting is part of the defence mechanism of the body, helping the stomach get rid of an excess of food, water or unsuitable or rotting food, before it passes further into the digestive system, and causes harm. There are three main types of vomiting. True vomiting, involves movement of the muscles of the abdomen, chest or diaphragm (heaving) to eject the contents of the stomach. The second type is retching, an involuntary spasm of vomiting, sometimes with a cough. They have problems swallowing food, which is quickly brought back up covered in saliva. The cause can be some obstruction in the mouth or throat, or retching may be associated with a cough, or a sore throat. You need to see a vet at once if your dog is retching frequently. The third type is regurgitation, a more passive action used to bring up recently eaten food. Happens a lot in dogs that gulp there food down fast, only for it to come back up! It’s normal for b
