My dog with Megaesophagus jumps to make himself throw up

Thanks for reaching out. I completely understand why you're worried about your dog's behavior, especially with a condition like Megaesophagus. Dogs with this condition have a dilated esophagus that doesn't effectively move food to the stomach. This can lead to frustrating complications like regurgitation.



When your dog jumps to make himself throw up, he might be trying to relieve discomfort from food staying in the esophagus. Regurgitation differs from vomiting because it’s passive and often doesn’t involve the abdominal heaving associated with vomiting.



At home, you can try feeding him in an upright position, such as in a Bailey Chair or by standing with his front paws on a low table, to help gravity move food to his stomach. Feeding him smaller, more frequent meals, and experimenting with different food consistencies might also help.



Watch for signs such as difficulty breathing, coughing, unexplained weight loss, or signs of aspiration pneumonia like fever or lethargy, which are more serious and require prompt veterinary attention.



To address these challenges specifically to your dog, and to explore any other symptoms he's showing, it would be a good idea to book a video consult with Dial A Vet. We can tailor advice specific to his needs and make sure he's on the right track for management.