02-09-2006, 05:19 PM
I hope i didn't misunderstand you when you said you told him NO! after he puked. This is one of the worst things you could possibly do.
If your dog HAS TO PUKE, it could potentially KILL him if he thinks he should not and forces himself to "hold it." What if he ingested something, like a toy or something toxic or food that simply went down the wrong pipe? Telling him NO is an invitation to needless suffering and possibly death.
If my dogs or cats start to puke, I move them to a more suitable spot, like tile or hardwoods where it's easy to clean up and leaves no stain. As a result, when they puke (which is maybe 3 or 4 times a year for a couple of them; and yes, I let them eat UNTREATED grass), they have learned to do it in a "safe" spot. I comfort them afterward and talk soothingly to them as it's no fun to throw up and don't you feel good when someone comforts you after you puke?
Just treat them like you'd treat your child. You wouldn't tell your kid to stop puking would you, or yell at them if they puke? Of course not.
Ditto Larry and tuqqer's advice, it is extremely good.
If you have pets who go outside, you should not put fertilizer or weed killer on your lawn unless it says, "Non-toxic for pets." Good luck, and kudos to you, kap, for seeking out advice from other pet owners.
SteveO
4 dogs, 2 cats and a lot of hair!
If your dog HAS TO PUKE, it could potentially KILL him if he thinks he should not and forces himself to "hold it." What if he ingested something, like a toy or something toxic or food that simply went down the wrong pipe? Telling him NO is an invitation to needless suffering and possibly death.
If my dogs or cats start to puke, I move them to a more suitable spot, like tile or hardwoods where it's easy to clean up and leaves no stain. As a result, when they puke (which is maybe 3 or 4 times a year for a couple of them; and yes, I let them eat UNTREATED grass), they have learned to do it in a "safe" spot. I comfort them afterward and talk soothingly to them as it's no fun to throw up and don't you feel good when someone comforts you after you puke?
Just treat them like you'd treat your child. You wouldn't tell your kid to stop puking would you, or yell at them if they puke? Of course not.
Ditto Larry and tuqqer's advice, it is extremely good.
If you have pets who go outside, you should not put fertilizer or weed killer on your lawn unless it says, "Non-toxic for pets." Good luck, and kudos to you, kap, for seeking out advice from other pet owners.
SteveO
4 dogs, 2 cats and a lot of hair!