Stank beard.

[mybellababy]

I use Plum Perfect and love it,its tearless as well.

[Cherie6446]

I forgot to mention that I give Zoey 1/4 Pepcid pill every night with her small dinner. This has helped a lot but she still barfs occasionally.

[Oddsock]

Pip used to throw up, whenever she was stressed or had an empty tummy. It was happening several times a week. (She's been checked by the vet)
What's worked for her is leaving dry mix out, in our bedroom, we hear her eating it usually around 3am. She also has access all day, but barely touches it. She gets chicken everyday, otherwise she'd be under weight.
In the morning, and last thing at night she gets- Pet Munchies 100% natural dog treats,duck breast fillets cut into a tiny amount, like three slithers/pieces the size of my finger nail. It seems to stop the sickness. Works when she's excited/anxious also. (Perhaps you could get something similar, if they don't do it in the US)
We thought as she got older, we could cut it out, but no luck so far, if we do, she wakes up, throwing up in the night.
We've tried veg treats, which she gets during the day, but they've not worked as well.

Good luck finding what works for your little one.

[capt_noonie]

We tried cutting his beard a few months ago. It just made it easier for it to get in his mouth, and since he needs a dental, his breath stinks so it made his beard stink too. The longer hair lays flatter and doesn't get in his mouth as easily. Longer works better for us.

[Kerryn915]

Originally Posted by pstinard

While I'm waiting for replies about how to treat Bella's "stank beard," I have a question about what high value, yet healthy, snack I can give to Bella before bedtime that will keep her full and not upset her stomach. She currently eats Wellness Core grain free dry dog food for small breeds. The vet recommended I give her a tasty wet dog food at bedtime. Wellness Core makes a grain free wet dog food. Has anyone had experience with that, and do you think that would make a good bedtime snack for Bella? Here is a link: https://www.chewy.com/dog/wellness-c...urkey/dp/34387

I have to give my boy a bedtime snack or he will also vomit in the morning... I love the fresh pet roll of dog food... It's pretty low fat and it keeps well in the fridge and I just slice a small piece and cut it up into bite size pieces and it's a fav! Also cooked sweet potato cut into small pieces. And the stank beard is very familiar to me!! I have to wash his little face bc it's so offensive.

[Cherie6446]

We call this "stink face". Her fave toy is called "stink baby". The saliva causes the smell.

[pstinard]

I figured out a high value treat for Bella. It turns out that if I put her regular kibble in my hand, she thinks I'm giving her something special and gobbles it right up out of my hand. She's a simple, trusting soul, LOL! That's how I gave her her bedtime snack last night, and started her on breakfast first thing this morning. I'll keep everyone posted on her progress.

[pstinard]

Just a quick update on Bella's condition. Since I've been more conscientious about making sure that she eats at key times of the day, Bella has not thrown up, so it looks like she was throwing up because of any empty stomach. We make sure that she eats (1) first thing in the morning, (2) when I get home from work at 3 PM, and (3) just before bedtime. She is allowed to free feed at all other times during the day, but she usually doesn't eat at other times. I can usually trick her into eating by either giving her regular food (Wellness Core Grain Free Small Breed) kibbles out of my hand, or by throwing them onto the floor in front of her. She seems to think that those kibbles are more special, and after she's eaten a few, she will continue to eat them out of her regular food bowl. If the kibble trick doesn't work, I prime her appetite by giving her her second favorite treat, Pet Botanics Mini Training Rewards, Beef Flavor. After she's eaten a couple, she will usually eat regular kibbles out of my hand. If the Pet Botanics treats don't work, then I pull out her all time favorite treat, thawed frozen peas. She will attack me to get at those, LOL! Five or six peas will usually get her appetite primed enough to eat food kibbles out of my hand.

We took her to the groomer yesterday, and they cut her beard shorter for just in case. She looks quite nice. I'll post photos later.

[Cherie6446]

I think you hit on the answer. If this does not stop the puking try giving her 1/4 Pepcid pill with her evening meal. My vet recommended this and others on the board also give the pill. Stink face is just the pits!

[KairaPup]

Sounds like you've got it under control!

Many dogs will vomit bile if they have an empty belly. It's very normal and a management issue to remedy. Break up meals closer together or offer snacks, and that usually resolves it.

[pstinard]

Here is a photo of Bella with her shorter beard. Her knees are NOT bald--that's a trick of the light. It's so hard to get a perfect photo, even if she's a perfect dog .

[Kerryn915]

Gorgeous!!! And she knows it too! I love the cut

[Maximo]

Bella is adorable! Glad you found what works for her. Teddy had the same problem when he was younger, vomiting bile in the morning. He has a fast metabolism, so he always needs a little something in his belly. We use kibble too.

We give a couple kibble at a time as rewards for various things all the way up to bedtime, and then I feed him breakfast at 5 am. I've kept him on the 3 meals per day plan.

[Russpilot]

We give treats like baby carrots at night. The dogs love them and the dense fiberous carrots seem to keep them happy until morning.

[gracielove]

You can clean the beard easily with one of the wet wipes that they sell for dogs. Or there are water-less shampoos that you could use.

If my dog was throwing up that frequently I would be looking into a different food. There is something in the digestive system that is not agreeing with the baby.