Popular science about pet care: Why does a puppy spit out water after drinking it?

As more and more people keep dogs, they need to pay more attention to any changes in their behavior and mood. These may indicate the onset of certain illnesses. Just like people, do you know what happens when a puppy vomits water after drinking it?

1. Physiological reasons

1. Poor water quality

If the water given to the puppy is overnight water or contaminated water, the dog will spit it out if it finds a problem when drinking the water. The owner can replace the puppy with a fresh water source. It is recommended to use cool boiled water. If the puppy does not continue to vomit water after drinking it, then there is no problem.

2. Drinking too much water too quickly

If the puppy's spirit and appetite are normal, but occasionally vomits immediately after drinking water, it may be gastrointestinal spasm caused by drinking too much or drinking too quickly, especially when drinking water immediately after strenuous exercise. The owner can let the puppy rest first. If it does not continue to vomit water, there is no need to seek medical treatment. Otherwise, the puppy must be sent to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time. At the same time, it should be noted that after exercising, the dog needs to rest before feeding him water.

2. Causes of disease

1. Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is caused by overeating in puppies or being infected with viruses, bacteria, parasites, etc. When water enters the stomach, it will irritate the damaged stomach, causing vomiting. At the same time, symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, and diarrhea may also occur. In severe cases, symptoms such as elevated body temperature and blood in the stool may also occur. If you find that your puppy still has the above symptoms, you should take the puppy to the pet hospital for examination in time to determine the specific cause of the disease and then take corresponding treatment measures.

2. Infectious diseases

If the puppy has not been vaccinated and vomits water when drinking water, it is likely to be infected with infectious diseases, such as canine distemper and parvovirus. In addition to vomiting, diarrhea, loss of energy and appetite, etc. may also occur. The puppy needs to be tested for infectious diseases and treated promptly after diagnosis.