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Why Does My Dog Throw Up Undigested Food? Causes and Solutions

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If your dog is throwing up food that looks exactly as it did when it was swallowed, it's often due to eating too quickly. A good solution is to feed your dog measured portions of food at a time and try to slow down their eating speed. You can achieve this with a slow-feed bowl or by training your dog to eat more slowly. Reasons and Remedies for Dogs Vomiting Undigested Food There are several reasons why your dog might be throwing up food in its original state. One common reason is eating too rapidly or eating too much food at once, leading to a sudden expansion of the stomach and causing immediate vomiting. To address this, it's essential to provide your dog with measured portions and slow down their eating speed by using a slow-feed bowl or through specific training. Another possibility is an issue with the esophagus or stomach. For instance, esophageal narrowing or blockage can cause this type of regurgitation, and this would require further veterinary examination and poten...