Be careful of gastric dilation

People who eat too much and too vigorously can suffer from acute gastric dilation. Eating more than 4.5 liters of food in one go may even burst the stomach and lead to death. Pets are also in this danger. The ancestors of cats and dogs were always hungry for one meal and often went hungry for several days in a row. Whenever they got the chance, they would eat a lot. Although they are unlikely to be hungry when they are domesticated, if they are really greedy, they will still eat enthusiastically. Feeding them too much will really overwhelm them (especially kittens and puppies).

Prevent pancreatitis

Although the digestive systems of cats and dogs are designed to eat meat, it does not mean that they can eat big fish and meat at will. The cause of pancreatitis in cats and dogs has not yet been fully understood, but it is certain that the increase in blood lipids caused by excessive intake of fat is one of the most important causes of pancreatitis.

Animals suffering from pancreatitis will suffer from indigestion, unbearable abdominal pain, and may even need analgesics. If pets (especially dogs) suddenly develop vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, depression and other symptoms after eating good food for a few days, they are likely to have acute pancreatitis and need to see a doctor quickly.

Methods you can take if your dog overeats

1. Guide your dog to exercise appropriately to enhance gastrointestinal motility and promote digestion. However, it should be noted that you should not lead your dog to do strenuous exercise, nor should you exercise excessively, otherwise it will have the opposite effect and cause the dog to vomit.

2. Stop feeding and water for several hours. Nowadays, everyone feeds dogs pellet dog food for convenience. The pellet dog food will swell and soften when exposed to water. If the dog is fed water when it is full, the dog's satiety will be more obvious and the problem will be more serious.

3. If the situation does not improve, physical therapy or medication can be used to make the dog vomit out the excess food. Physical pressure or drug adjustment to cause vomiting in dogs requires very professional techniques. It is recommended to take the dog to a pet hospital or pet store for professionals to operate.

4. After the dog gets better, you can properly feed the dog some probiotics to strengthen its gastrointestinal function.