what happens if your dog is vomiting frequently or if they’re throwing up undigested food? and to make matters more confusing, vomiting is technically not the same thing as regurgitation, even though we tend to think of the terms as having the same definition. most of the time, we think of vomiting and regurgitation as the same thing. a combination of the esophageal muscles and gravity did. (the exception is megaesophagus, and you should contact your veterinarian if your dog …

it’s definitely an alarming experience to discover your dog has swallowed a toy. the calmer you can react, the better things will be for you and your dog. the most important thing to know if your pet swallows a toy, or if you suspect he has, is that time is of the essence. if it’s after-hours and your vet can’t be reached, call an emergency vet clinic. before that occurs, there’s still a chance the object can be quickly and …

it never fails; emergencies with our dogs always seem to happen in the middle of the night. her actions were telling me it was not your normal dog toy game, where the object is thrown up in the air and caught. the minute i went to grab the toy, zoe she ran off. the toy was gone. the dog had vomited a portion of the toy, but the remainder was stuck in the colon. in the event the client was …

stuffing them is a breeze, too – just fill them with something your dog loves to eat, and you’re good to go. this is especially an issue if your dog has a history of eating things like corks and foam balls. on the other hand, the senior kong is made of rubber that is a little tougher and is designed for light chewers and aging dogs. so if your dog is a power chewer, they will quickly shred through any …

however, there’s always a risk with letting your dogs play with such toys, especially if they have a strong bite. no matter how durable the nylabone is, there’s always a chance that the dog will be able to bite off small pieces and ingest them. chew items like raw hides, on the other hand, have a risk where the splinters that the dog consumes may form a choking hazard. so what should you do in the event your dog eats …