did you ever see how much dog food expands

[moshquerade]

in a dog's stomach? it's a wonder they don't barf it back up all the time.
my dog had an upset stomach for some reason yesterday and the pieces of dog food that came back up looked to about 3-4 times their original size. our food doesn't expand like that once it hits the stomach does it?

 

[pontifex]

i think it does. stuff like bread expands when it gets wet.

 

[SagaLore]

Actually I believe it does, but we chew it considerably more than a dog does. The chewing + saliva makes a slush, then the stomach acid liquifies it more.

Dogs tend to swallow their food whole, which is why it "expands" like it does. Ever see a bowl of cheerios sitting in milk too long?

 

[shortylickens]

Mosh, how come whenever you reply in a thread its intelligent and amusing, and whenever you post a thread, its disgusting or morbid or just plain strange?

:raisedeyebrow;

 

[mugs]

My cat's dry food expands in his stomach, but not THAT much.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: shortylickens
Mosh, how come whenever you reply in a thread its intelligent and amusing, and whenever you post a thread, its disgusting or morbid or just plain strange?

:raisedeyebrow;

cause i'm the best of both worlds baby.

 

[Vegitto]

Just take some dog food and put it in a bowl of water for a day. That's how much it expands, baby!

 

[shortylickens]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
cause i'm the best of both worlds baby.

Ohhhhhhhh RLY!?!?

 

[ModeEngage]

Originally posted by: Vegitto
Just take some dog food and put it in a bowl of water for a day. That's how much it expands, baby!

Be sure to smell it after it's been in standing water for a long period of time. I'm sure it will be appetizing.

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: shortylickens
Mosh, how come whenever you reply in a thread its intelligent and amusing, and whenever you post a thread, its disgusting or morbid or just plain strange?

:raisedeyebrow;

I found her question intelligent and amusing, and worth finding an answer for.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: SagaLore

Originally posted by: shortylickens
Mosh, how come whenever you reply in a thread its intelligent and amusing, and whenever you post a thread, its disgusting or morbid or just plain strange?

:raisedeyebrow;

I found her question intelligent and amusing, and worth finding any answer for.

you have a lot of great answers too. thanks.

 

[Scarpozzi]

If a dog gets into some pork or grease, that can upset their stomach. You can pull back their food for a day and let them work it out if they start feeling bad. They can go up to 3 days without food...

The only downside is that if they're underfed, they may vomit yellow bile...but this is normal. Taking them to the vet will most-likely result in a prescription for something similar to immodium to help relax the digestive tract.

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
If a dog gets into some pork or grease, that can upset their stomach. You can pull back their food for a day and let them work it out if they start feeling bad. They can go up to 3 days without food...

The only downside is that if they're underfed, they may vomit yellow bile...but this is normal. Taking them to the vet will most-likely result in a prescription for something similar to immodium to help relax the digestive tract.

We give our little pug half a pepcid tablet when her tummy is bothering her.

awwwwwww

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: SagaLore

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
If a dog gets into some pork or grease, that can upset their stomach. You can pull back their food for a day and let them work it out if they start feeling bad. They can go up to 3 days without food...

The only downside is that if they're underfed, they may vomit yellow bile...but this is normal. Taking them to the vet will most-likely result in a prescription for something similar to immodium to help relax the digestive tract.

We give our little pug half a pepcid tablet when her tummy is bothering her.

awwwwwww

You named your pug Pugsley? LOL!