My dog regurgitates only after evening meals. Why and what can I do?

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1 year old English Mastiff regurgitates only after evening meal. She has been seen by a vet and they recommended eating from an elevated bowl and recommended her dog food. We have been doing this and it continues to happen. She eats the same in the morning but not regurgitating. Wondering why this is only happening at evening feeding and what we can do about it. Pet's info: Dog | English Mastiff | Female | spayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 120 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor girl. She may have a condition that is causing this such as megaesophagus. I am not sure if your vet has ran any tests yet, but I would recommend starting with thoracic radiographs and perhaps even a barium series will need to be done to detect a possible megaesophagus. Form there the vet will prescribe medication if this conditon is confirmed. The main concern with a pet that regurgitates is aspiration pneumonia. This is why they suggest to elevate the food bowl to allow gravity to help keep the food down. However most owners have to make a gruel (water mixed with food and then puréed) and also give pro-motility drugs (i.e. Metoclopramide) in addition to help manage this condition. Here is more information on megaesophagus if this is confirmed to be the cause of your pet regurgitation episodes. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=3480 I hope this helps you with Cozy’s regurgitation episodes. Best wishes and take care.

My dog regurgitates only after evening meals. Why and what can I do?

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