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 Do Dogs Vomit In Reaction To Medications?
I am taking care of my bosses dog for the day. Yesterday they took her to the vet b/c her paw was hurting her and she was limping. The vet had given her anti-inflammatory meds, a shot at the vet and some to take at home. Now she is vomiting up her breakfast. I am thinking the vomiting is due to her medications, would that be a fair assessment or do you think there is something else? She seems keen to keep on eating, but I don't want to give her anything else. Any help is much appreciated!
 15 Jul 2008 18:53
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 Yes dogs can develop gastrointestinal upset (vomiting and/or diarrhea) from medications.  Without knowing what she was given (the shot) or what she is not now I can't comment on if these particular medications often cause vomiting.  I would contact the veterinarian who saw this dog for their opinion to make sure this is not anything serious.
To calm the stomach withhold food for 12 hours, allow access to small amounts of water, and then slowly reintroduce food.  A bland diet is ideal--boiled chicken, boiled rice.  You can also try given Pepcid--the dose is 0.5 milligrams per kilogram of body weight given by mouth twice daily.
If she continues vomiting she needs to be examined by a veterinarian.
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  16 Jul 2008 00:46
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 Thank you for everything! I've talked to my boss and he says the dog is doing much better and no longer vomiting. Thanks again!!
by   Ellenpm   17 Jul 2008 02:07    
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