 Reflux
Hi.
What greedy little creatures we have! It is good that you are able to slow down the vacuuming rate, LOL! However, I read that dogs do not need to chew food as we do as the stomach does most of the digestion. It is normal for them to swallow food whole.
What I think happens with dry kibble in particular is that they eat the kibble and are pretty full. Then all the digestive juices appear and also they drink water and afterwards their tummies get over full, and they feel discomfort!? It can cause regurgitation if they get too full.
I have started feeding my boy less food per meal in the hopes that he does not get so full after meals. I now feed less per meal but feed more often. For his first meal, breakfast, I give him less than I used to and I think he does better with that. Also, the last meal is also small as I do not want him to go to bed on a full stomach.
If they do tend to get reflux and an acidy stomach, the long night without food can tend to cause issues in the morning. The Pepcid helps solve that problem.
My dog is 10 pounds and I give 1/2 a 10 mg tablet at night. If he is sick in the day I also give another dose in the morning. But I have only done that rarely. What your vet has suggested sounds right for your dog.
Really I have found that I needed to observe how my dog responds to food and try and figure out what is best for him. All dogs are different and one size does not fit all. It sounds like you are well on the way to solving your dog's eating habits and I am sure he will be fine. Please let us know how he is doing. |