Why Is My Dog Sick In A Morning?
Why is my dog sick in the morning?
Known as the 'Hunger Pukes', it seems more prevalent in raw fed dogs (the digestion rate of raw food is a lot quicker than kibble fed dogs as there are no fillers in raw food. Fillers in kibble make the biscuits expand and digest slower, which keeps your dog full for longer).
In most cases, the sick is a clear or yellow foam which indicates that the dog's stomach is relatively empty of food. The yellow colour comes from bile, a digestive fluid that's produced in the liver, stored in the gall bladder and then released into the small intestine just below the stomach. A dog may vomit clear or yellow foam simply because his stomach is empty and the bile can be irritating. If your dog is otherwise healthy — and he's eating and pooing normally — it may help to include a couple of small treats between meals and just before bed.
Ideal small snacks are things such as Black Pudding, Whitefish Jerky Mini Bites, Sprats, Pork Spaghetti - just a couple between meals or at night as a bedtime treat will work wonders at reducing the 'hunger pukes'.
You could also reduce the amount of time between meals - this doesn’t mean that your dog should be fed more but instead, one meal can be divided into two or three smaller but more frequent feedings.
Unfortunately, there are many medical conditions that can cause a dog to vomit on an empty stomach, so a phone call to your vet is a good idea if our suggestions don’t help or more symptoms appear.
Laura, Dolly & Reggie x
Combat the hunger pukes with these snacks
'Just Meat' strips - long sticks of chewy, pure meat. Can be broken up into smaller pieces or given as a larger chew. Suitable from 12 weeks onwards.
Our dried chicken hearts are perfect for all dogs. Juicy and plump, our chicken hearts are gently air-dried to lock in goodness. A lean protein source, high in fatty acids, vitamins and taurine to maintain heart health. A popular treat for dogs (and cats!)
Perhaps the best puppy training treats for youngsters or older dog training treats to help with recall or just as a 'treat'! Even the fussiest dog can't resist these little nuggets packed with flavour.
Perfect puppy chews. Pork Spaghetti (not to be confused with pasta, don't add Dolmio to this...) is a fantastic treat for all dogs - particularly dogs with smaller mouths due to the size of the treat. High in protein and a great, quick snack, our pork spaghetti is made of high quality dried pig intestine.
Our Dried Sprats are a premium 100% natural dog treat, rich in extra vitamins and nutrients found naturally in fish perfect for dogs of all sizes and great for taking on walks as training treats. We like to break sprats up into smaller pieces as a high value reward for specific training.
Our Whitefish Jerky Mini Bites are a premium 100% natural dog treat, rich in extra vitamins and nutrients found naturally in fish perfect for small to medium dogs and great for taking on walks as training treats.
Our black pudding Sausages are perfect for breaking into smaller pieces for training treats to help with puppy training, recall or just as a 'treat'! Even the fussiest dog can't resist these little nuggets packed with flavour. You can choose how big the treat is.