James Parnell answered
My dog ate half a bag of dog food. What should I do?
Your dog has over-eaten and is now paying for its greediness! This shouldn't be a serious problem, and hopefully your pet should be back to normal within a day or so.
Monitor it regularly during this time - and don't let it eat any more food!
Sometimes - but not always - over-eating can lead to a condition in dogs known as bloat.
Your dog has over-eaten and is now paying for its greediness! This shouldn't be a serious problem, and hopefully your pet should be back to normal within a day or so.
Monitor it regularly during this time - and don't let it eat any more food!
Sometimes - but not always - over-eating can lead to a condition in dogs known as bloat.
Bloat causes the stomach to fill up with gas and twist, which can cause tissue damage and sometimes heart failure.
Bloat is a very serious condition and is potentially life-threatening. The fact that your dog is vomiting and has diarrhea is encouraging, though, as normally dogs who are suffering from bloat are unable to expel food.
However, if your dog shows the following signs, then you should take it to the vet immediately:
Bloat is a very serious condition and is potentially life-threatening. The fact that your dog is vomiting and has diarrhea is encouraging, though, as normally dogs who are suffering from bloat are unable to expel food.
However, if your dog shows the following signs, then you should take it to the vet immediately:
- Lethargy is the clearest indication of bloat in a dog. Dogs who have overeaten are normally ill but still have energy, so if you dog is very lethargic, then it will need to be taken to the vet.
- Check that your dog's blood vessels are not dilated or sticking out. Again, this could be a sign of bloat.
