Puppy Care Guide
Week 43 – Understanding Common Issues: Food Regurgitation & Diarrhea
At 10 months old, many puppies have a big appetite and love trying new foods. That enthusiasm is great — but it also means you might see common tummy troubles. Here’s how to recognize what’s happening and respond calmly and effectively.
Undigested Food Regurgitation (“Food Vomiting”)
Seeing whole, undigested food come back up soon after eating is often regurgitation — usually mechanical or habit-based, not illness.
Common Causes:
- Improper bowl height: Neck craned down can increase air intake and hinder smooth passage to the stomach.
- Rapid eating: Long gaps between meals or small portions can trigger gulping without proper chewing.
How to Help:
- Elevate the bowl to chest level with a stable feeder.
- Smaller, more frequent meals (3–4/day) to reduce gulping.
- Slow-feeder bowl to pace intake and improve digestion.
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Mucousy Diarrhea
Very soft stools with jelly-like mucus signal intestinal irritation. At this age, these are the most common triggers:
Primary Causes:
- Dietary indiscretion: Overeating, scavenging, or sudden food changes.
- Viral infection: Parvo/Corona (medical emergencies — vaccination matters).
- Stress/environment change: Routine shifts, loud events, moving.
Action Plan:
- Immediate diet tweak: If otherwise bright and hydrated, slightly reduce food for 12–24h; offer a bland diet (boiled, skinless chicken + white rice).
- Monitor 2–3 days: Track energy, appetite, stool frequency/texture.
- See your vet if mucus persists >48–72h, blood appears, or your dog is lethargic, refuses food, or vomits repeatedly.
A Note on Canine Communication
Dogs show discomfort through physical signs — stool changes and vomiting are common signals. These symptoms are often manageable and short-lived. Take a breath, follow the steps above, and seek your vet’s help when red flags appear.
🌟 Quick Summary
- Whole food soon after eating = likely regurgitation, not true vomiting.
- Elevate bowls and pace meals with slow-feeders.
- Smaller, more frequent portions reduce gulping.
- Mucousy diarrhea: think diet change, infection, or stress.
- Home care: short bland-diet window + hydration, then reassess.
- Vet if symptoms last >2–3 days, worsen, or include blood/lethargy/vomiting.
- Stay calm and observant — your steady response helps most.
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