My dog is throwing up but seems fine. Will probiotics help his stomach?

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My dog has an upset stomach - is vomiting, but acting normal with normal bowel movement - would a probiotic help his sour stomach. Pet's info: Dog | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier | Male | neutered | 48 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! A probiotic will help restore and maintain the good gut bacteria and while this is an excellent supplement to give, it will probably not do much for an upset stomach. Murray may need to see his veterinarian if he continues to vomit. There are a variety of causes for vomiting- eating something out of the ordinary, gastrointestinal obstructions, pancreatitis, bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections along with organ dysfunction such as kidney disease, endocrine diseases and even certain cancers. Until Murray can see his veterinarian, I'd recommend withholding food from him for a day (he can have water) to give his stomach a break and then slowly reintroduce his regular food or a bland diet of boiled chicken and rice to him in frequent small amounts. If he continues to vomit, he'll need to see his veterinarian. I hope this helps!

My dog is throwing up but seems fine. Will probiotics help his stomach?

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