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My senior dog has gastritis. What can I do to prevent future issues?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 9 years and 1 month old | 66 lbs

my dog ​​licks everything and trembles when he feels sick of his stomach, I went to the vet and they told me it was gastritis or stomach acid. What would you recommend for me to do knowing hi is getting older, to not make it a complication in the future?

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Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 28th, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would talk to your vet about daily anti-nausea medicine like Cerenia (from your vet) or famotidine (Pepcid- over the counter). They can give you a dose and how often to give. Good luck and kisses to Tommy!

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