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kjc · 08-23-2013, 11:46 AM

I love the look on Finny's face after she burps. Like 'Where'd that come from?' or 'Geez, Mom, I almost threw up!'

I heard a thing on the news about small dogs vomiting and burping. If they tend to puke after a meal, it may prevent it by holding them upright (on their hind legs) as that position will allow the air to escape without bringing the food up with it. They said this can be problematic in little dogs... just not enough room in there.

I do this with Finny, and now, after she eats she runs over to me and asks to be held, so I hold her upright against my chest until she burps. I rub her back and pet her just like burping a human infant... beats having her vomit!

FYI: She's a little over 12 inches long, but she's 22 inches around, just behind her elbows! Very deep chested.

08-23-2013, 11:46 AM	#14
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I love the look on Finny's face after she burps. Like 'Where'd that come from?' or 'Geez, Mom, I almost threw up!' I heard a thing on the news about small dogs vomiting and burping. If they tend to puke after a meal, it may prevent it by holding them upright (on their hind legs) as that position will allow the air to escape without bringing the food up with it. They said this can be problematic in little dogs... just not enough room in there. I do this with Finny, and now, after she eats she runs over to me and asks to be held, so I hold her upright against my chest until she burps. I rub her back and pet her just like burping a human infant... beats having her vomit! FYI: She's a little over 12 inches long, but she's 22 inches around, just behind her elbows! Very deep chested. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity