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A
really great way to cure a dogs upset stomach naturally is by using a
manuka honey, it is also great to use if your dog has a peptic ulcer.
It
might be a simple reason why your dog has has an upset stomach such as
him eating something bad. Some people recommend using a natural home
remedy rather than using something that is synthetic, and this is why
manuka honey is a popular choice as it helps coat the lining of your
dogs stomach and also acts as a soothing agent. Manuka honey can also
help your dog digest his food easier.
After
you have consulted your vet, place one tea spoon of manuka honey on a
piece of bread and feed it to your dog.
Peptic
Ulcer
If your dog is suffering from a peptic ulcer put one tea spoon of
manuka hone on a piece of bread 20 minutes before feeding
your dog and juts before he goes to sleep at night. The honey is
supposed to coat your dog's stomach and then kill the h. pylori or Helicobacter Pylori which
is the bacteria that may
cause canine peptic ulcers.
Bloat
or Bloating
This is a very serious condition in dog's and your dog will need urgent
attention from your vet.
- Bloat is the second
biggest killer of dogs after cancer
- It is often caused by
your dog swallowing air.
- Bloat is normally
caused when a mixture of air, fluid and foam have
accumulated in the stomach this is often cause gastric dilatation.
- Bloat can happen with
or without the volvulus twisting.
- Your dog's stomach
will begin to swell and as it swells and gets bloated it will turn and
rotate 90 - 360 degrees.
- Of course the stomach
is still attached to the esophagus and the upper intestine
causing more problems as the stomach twists.
- As the stomach twist
more air, fluid and food will get trapped.
- Your dog's bloated
stomach will now start to obstruct veins in your dog's abdomen causing
possible shock, internal damage.
- All of this together
can very quickly kill a dog.
Symptoms
of Bloat or Bloating
Below are just some and not all of the symptoms your dog may exhibit...
- Attempts at vomiting
- Anxiety
- Not seeming himself
- Your dog may become
hunched up.
- Gurgling or strange
sounds in your dog's stomach
- whining
- pacing the floor
- pale gums
- Thirst and drinking
lots
- Unable to poop
- Drooling and salivating
- Your dog may lick the
air
- Your dog may decide
that he won's sit or lie down.
- May crouch or curl up
- Panting
- Breathing rapidly
- Weak pulse
- Collapse
- Rapid heart beat
Causes
of Bloat or Bloating
Below are some but not all of the causes of Bloat...
- Due to the size, breed
etc
- Stress
- Gulping air
- Eating too fast
- Eating foods that
produce gas like brewers yeast or soya bean
- Eating dry foo dthat
contains fat as one of the first of the four ingredients
- Drinking to much water
before eating - this may dilute the gastric juisces that help digestion.
- Your dog may not have
enough pancreatic enzymes.
- Dog bowl placed in a
high postion
- He is an older dog
- Being underweight
How
to Prevent Bloat or Bloating
- Take your dog to the
vet immediatly on any suspicion of bloat
- Reduce carbohydrates
- Don't just feed your
dog dry food
- Feed your dog a good
diet
- Don' allow your dog to
drink or eat too fast or too much.
- Avoid Alfalfa, brewers
yeast or alfalfa
- Feed your dog 3 times
a day and not just the once
- Avoid stressful
situations
- Place the dog bowl on
the floor.
We
hope you have found all our advice useful and a helpful guide to cure a
dogs upset stomach as fast as possible. But please don't use any
treatments on this page until you have seen your vet for advice.
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