ACUTE CANINE HERBALISMLESSON 2: VOMITING

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REGURGITATION: An ejection of undigested food mainly from inside

the esophagus.

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VOMITING: An ejection of digested food that comes from the stomach

and the upper intestine.

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Kibble-fed dogs vomit much more than raw-fed dogs due to the rancid

ingredients in it.

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• A food allergy or sensitivity

• Drug reaction

• Parasite

• Stress

• Organ malfunction

• Vomiting • Diarrhea • Loss of muscular control • Swelling • Convulsions • Rashes

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In some cases, making your dog vomit can make things worse.

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• Pesticides • Cleaning products • Antifreeze • Arsenic • Medications • Xylitol • Chocolate • Houseplants

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Activated charcoal: dose 5 grams for every 10 pounds of body weight.

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• Giardia: diarrhea and vomiting

• Coccidia: yellow watery diarrhea, vomiting and fever

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• Dry heaving/unproductive vomiting

• Inability to poop • Blood in the stool • Panting • Shaking

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Vomiting Blood• Obstructions • Ulcers • Drug reaction • Malignant and benign

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Signs of lack of fluids: • Weakness • Dull eyes • Dry gums

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Lack of appetite can be explained by a bacterial infection, a virus, a urinary tract infection, an injury, stress, etc.

• 5 drops of Wood Betony tincture • 5 drops of Dandelion root tincture • 1oz of cooled Chamomile tea

STIMULATE APPETITE

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• 2 to 3 times daily • 1/2 tsp for small dogs • 1 tsp for medium dogs • 2 tsp for large dogs

STIMULATE APPETITE

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• 5 drops of Goldenseal tincture • 5 drops of Chamomile tincture • 1oz of Ginger root tea

STIMULATE APPETITE(Neutral-Cool)

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• 2 to 3 times daily • 1/2 tsp for small dogs • 1 tsp for medium dogs • 2 tsp for large dogs

STIMULATE APPETITE

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• Peppermint • Calendula • Ground Fennel seed • Gentian • Rosemary • Parsley

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• 2 tbsp of dried herb • 8oz of boiling water

STANDARD INFUSION

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STANDARD INFUSION

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• 2 to 3 times daily • 1 tsp for small dogs • 2 tsp for medium dogs • 1 tbsp for large dogs

ANTI-EMETICS: Herbs that treat nausea.

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Signs of nausea: • Excessive drooling • Lip-smacking • Perplexed worried look

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MODULE 6• What did he eat? • What time did he vomit? • Was he anxious or stressed? • When was the last time he vomited? • Was the vomit digested or undigested? • Was there blood, bile or mucus in the vomit? • What did it smell like?

• 1 cup of water • 2 tsp of raw honey • 1/8 tsp of Himalayan salt • 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

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• 1/8 cup for dogs under 10 lbs • 1/4 cup for dogs small dogs • 1/2 cup for medium dogs • 1 cup for large dogs

ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENT

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Chronic vomiting interferes with the absorption of nutrients.

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BILIOUS VOMITING SYNDROME

Signs of bloat: • Stomach discomfort • Distention • White foam • Restlessness • Unproductive vomiting

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YELLOW OR BROWN VOMIT

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It’s often just bile and is very common. Can present itself as semi-transparent or bubbly whitish yellow.

VOMITING OF WATER

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It’s often just bile and is very common. Can present itself as semi-transparent or bubbly whitish yellow.

VOMITING OF DIGESTED FOOD

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Means food has been in stomach for a while. It is usually gastritis related.

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Rest the digestive tract when your dog vomits. Withhold food for at least six hours. Give herbs and bone broth.

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• 1-2 tbsp for toy or small breeds • 1-2oz for medium dogs • 6oz for large dogs • 8oz for giant breeds

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• 1 tsp of ground Fennel seed • 1/4 inch of fresh Ginger

INFUSIONS FOR NAUSEA AND VOMITING

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• Powdered ginger • 30-35 minutes before a car ride

TREATING CAR SICKNESS

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• Size one capsule for small dogs • Size zero capsule for medium dogs • Size zero-zero capsule for large dogs

TREATING CAR SICKNESS

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• 1-5 drops • 2-3 times a day

BEE BALM Wild Bergamot or Sweet Leaf

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• Catnip as an infusion with syringe • 3 drops of Catnip tincture diluted in

1oz of water (3:1)

TREATING NERVOUS VOMITING

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• Use Chamomile, Bee balm or Fennel tincture

• Nux Vomica 30C • Ipecac root 30C

WHEN DOGS CAN’T KEEP FLUIDS DOWN

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• Crabapple • Walnut • Olive and Star of Bethlehem • Give 2 drops every 4 hours

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