I don't know what's happening, and I'm starting to feel really worried. My two-year-old Golden Retriever, Charlie, has started regurgitating his food almost every time he eats. This has been going on for a couple of weeks now. At first, I thought he was just eating too fast, and I tried those slow feeder bowls, but it hasn't really helped. He'll eat, and then about 10-15 minutes later, it's all coming back up, like it never even made it to his stomach. It's different from vomiting because he looks fine, playful even, right after it happens, but I’m afraid he's not getting the nutrition he needs. I keep his meals small and spaced out, but no luck. His energy levels are still high, and he doesn’t seem sick otherwise, but I’m stressed watching him go through this at every meal. Has anyone else experienced this or have any advice on what else I could try?
Thanks for your question! I'm sorry to hear that your dog is experiencing this. Regurgitation in dogs can be concerning, but let's try to figure out what's going on.
Regurgitation is when food comes back up from the esophagus without much effort, often right after eating. It's different from vomiting, which uses abdominal muscles. Regurgitation can be caused by eating too quickly, blockages, or even certain conditions like megaesophagus.
For at-home care, try feeding your dog smaller, more frequent meals and ensure food and water bowls are raised, which can help ease the passage of food to the stomach. Consider moistening dry food or offering canned food to make swallowing easier.
Watch out for signs of a serious issue like weight loss, difficulty swallowing, coughing, or nasal discharge. If you notice these, or if regurgitation continues, it’s important to seek further advice.
It's a good idea to book a video consult with Dial A Vet so one of our veterinarians can take a closer look at your dog’s symptoms and suggest the best next steps for treatment. We're here to help you and your furry friend!
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