My dog vomited, eats less, and has a distended stomach. What to do?

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My 2.5 yr old miniature schnauzer vomited approx 24 hrs ago, and it was food he had consumed approximately 2 days prior (to vomiting). He had a solid bowel movement (regular as well) several hours before he vomited. He had been eating less, though, and this evening he had to be coaxed into eating his dinner (boiled pork and white rice with peas and seasoned with chicken broth). He will eat treats. Stomach slightly distended now. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 4 months old | 19 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hi, and thanks for your question. As a first approach, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitely recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My dog vomited, eats less, and has a distended stomach. What to do?

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