If your young middle-aged generally healthy dog who seems otherwise normal and whose bouts of vomiting do not adhere to any of the “go to the vet” triggers above, upon checking with your vet, you can try a homecare remedy. To rest your dog’s stomach, withhold food for at least 10 to 12 hours. You should also withhold water for the first 4-6 hours, but give your dog an ice cube to lick hourly. You are trying to rest his stomach, but you do not want to dehydrate him. After 4 hours, you may offer your dog 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water every two hours until the 10-12 hour rest period has elapsed. Upon consultation with your vet, you may also mix your dog’s water with an electrolyte solution such as Pedialyte® – generally one gives ½ water and ½ electrolyte solution.  After 10-12 hours, you may resume allowing your dog normal access to water and you can begin feeding him a small portion of 3 parts plain boiled white rice with 1 part plain white meat boiled chicken breast. Feed him this bland diet in small quantities 4 times a day until his vomiting resolves. Of course, if at any point, your dog seems to get worse, you should take him to the vet.

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