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I swear one of my dogs was experiencing acid reflux last night.
What can I give a dog to help with too much tummy juices?

Symptoms: She kept swallowing. Loud and frequent swallowing. Only a couple of times did she hack, no vomiting, but not able to get comfortable. Her tummy was quite active and vocal. With massaging she'd settle for a bit but then you'd hear her tummy and shortly after she'd be swallowing again and up and pacing.

Recent events: It's been a stressful weekend at home due to a human health issue and she picked up on my internal frantic nervousness when there was an episode. That was two nights ago. Last night she had kibble for dinner as there wasn't enough energy left to make up the normal meal of raw. She's why we moved to raw, she couldn't tolerate any kibble (vomiting, diarrhea) until the recent EVO and the likes. We feed kibble only on rare occasions.

thanks!

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tabitha
Kayo, Kahla, and Dante'

What you described may be GERD, but it may be far more dangerous, possibly gastric torsion. This should be checked out immediately. If it turns out not to be gastric torsion, give a capsule of digestive enzymes 3 times a day, on an empty stomach.

>>What you described may be GERD, but it may be far more dangerous, possibly gastric torsion.
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Yes, I did recognize that these could be the early, early, early signs of that. But she hacked maybe 4 times in four hours (individual hacks, not fits), gums are fine, stomach appears normal, and she isn't distressed, just not comfortable. And has quite the active and "vocal" tummy.

Since my initial post she has calmed but still has the noisy tummy and swallowing more then normal. I have talked with the vets office. Their direction is to keep a close watch on her in case there is a progression of symptoms and to bring her in immediately if there is any type of progression. And, if I felt it necessary, I could bring her in for tummy meds if her tummy doesn't calm down.

Anyhow, when I asked the same question I posted to you, they mentioned that Pepcid (regular version) can be given to dogs. What is your input regarding this option?

I feel like garbage for making a bad judgement call of giving her kibble (Timberwolf Organics, if you're wondering). But with what's gone on in the human health element here it is understandable. I'll be sure not to make that decision again though...

I'm also very grateful for an understanding boss who is okay with me needing to stay home and watch my little girl.
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tabitha
Kayo, Kahla, and Dante'

I would try the digestive enzymes first. If that doesn't completely resolve the situation, you can try other things, such as Pepsid.