Dogs vomiting

from Dr. Jon Every now and then dogs vomit. Sometimes it is a one time thing and they are fine. But sometimes it is a problem that requires medical attention. In fact, vomiting is the most common reason dogs are seen in veterinary emergency rooms around the country. Let me share a story that is all too common and will illustrate this point. The story comes from the Colucci family and their dog Sara. Let me share a story that is all too common and will illustrate this point. The story comes from the Colucci family and their dog Sara. Here is their story: Sara was a healthy dog and only used to go to the vet for checkups. One day Sara suddenly became ill. The veterinarian wasn't sure if she had an obstruction and suggested running a barium test, which the Colucci's didn't hesitate to do. Sara's is more than just a dog - she is a part of the Colucci family ! Like most of us, the Colucci's would do everything possible help Sara get well. There is another important point to this story... the Colucci's planned ahead and had the peace of mind of having pet insurance to help with the cost of expensive exams and x-rays. Luckily Sara didn't have an obstruction, but she was diagnosed with Gastritis. "Gastritis" is the medical term for inflammation of the stomach. Most commonly - it is treated with drugs to stop vomiting and fluids. Often, no food is offered until the gastric upset is improved, after which a bland diet is started. Sara's case is not uncommon. This could happen to any one of us . It happens to many, many dogs every single day -- it could happen to you and your dog. Gratefully, Sara recovered and is doing great! However, Sara's Veterinary bill was $909.60 -- OUCH! Fortunately, Sara's was covered by pet insurance which helped the Colucci's deal with the financial impact of this large unplanned expense. Could you afford to pay close to $1,000 out of pocket for an upset stomach? How about even more costly emergencies? Think about it. How many times could you afford to cover pet emergencies out of pocket like this? This is why I suggest that, like the Colucci family, you plan ahead. As a responsible pet owner you want to be certain that you can provide the very best care for your loving companion and beloved member of the family. We would not think about letting our kids be without health insurance... our dogs should also be protected. I encourage you to take a minute to educate yourself about pet insurance and learn how it can save you money and give you the peace of mind and assurance that in case of emergency you can provide the best medical care for your dog. So take a few minutes to learn about the many benefits of pet insurance and get a FREE quote Go to: veterinarypetinsurance.com. One last thing, many emergencies of this type are caused by owners feeding pet's table scraps and pets getting access to trash. Please be very careful what you feed your dog. Until next time... Dr. Jon P.S. - If you do not have pet insurance , you should be saving money for your dog on a regular basis so you can be prepared for a major pet expense. If you are not good at saving every month (most of us are not), then consider pet insurance. They have a number of different plans to fit different budgets. Take minute to learn about the benefits of Pet insurance and see if there is plan that is right for you Go to: petinsurance.com. P.P.S. - Pet insurance is good at any vet in the country, so you can keep going to the same vet you trust and like. The only difference is that you may not be as shocked every time he gives you the bill since you will be protected by your pet insurance policy .