Gastritis in dogs is the irritation and inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in domestic dogs and occurs in acute, chronic and toxic forms.
Acute gastritis (which is a sudden onset of conditions associated with disruption of the stomach lining) is most commonly associated with food poisoning, overeating, eating “the wrong thing” or some sort of bacterial or viral infection of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. It commonly occurs when dogs eat out of the garbage, or have other dietary indiscretions such as eating foods they do not normally eat, or ingesting rotten or spoiled meat. Dogs are
Gastritis refers to irritation and inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It can come on suddenly or develop slowly over time. Either way, it is an uncomfortable condition with fairly classic clinical signs.The hallmarks of canine gastritis are vomiting and intense abdominal pain. Owners of affected dogs may notice one or more of the following symptoms:Most dogs with gastritis produce a frothy, bile-tinged vomitus, and in many cases there are flecks of blood in
Canine gastritis is normally diagnosed based upon the dog’s history, clinical signs, physical examination findings and response to treatment. The diagnosis typically is made by ruling out possible causes of the dog’s vomiting and abdominal discomfort.Gastrointestinal discomfort can be caused by a number of things, including foreign body obstruction of the bowels, parvoviral infection, bacterial overgrowth, uremia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease), hepatic (liver) disease, hypercalcemia and pancreatitis, among other things. Most cases of gastritis
Treatment options for dogs suffering from gastritis include restricting food intake, avoiding contact with whatever caused the condition to develop in the first place, and in some cases stopping administration of certain prescription medications. Of course, if cancer or some other systemic illness is causing the gastrointestinal discomfort, treatment options are more limited.Owners of affected dogs should discuss the appropriate treatment protocol with their veterinarian. It is important to identify the actual cause of gastritis,