What Can Cause Vomiting And Diarrhea?

 Dietary Indiscretions - The most common cause of vomiting in dogs and ferrets (not so in cats) are dietary indiscretions – the eating of garbage, grass, plant leaves, etc.  

 Diet Change - Changing a dog, cat, ferret, or other animals diet from one brand to another often causes a few days of vomiting and diarrhea. This problem is worse when the diet is changed to a bargain-priced generic chow high in indigestible protein, rendering plant meal and roughage, but it occurs even when the change is from one name brand to another. This problem can be avoided by making the change gradually.

 Eating too Fast - Dogs, cats and ferrets that are not fed frequently enough or feel competition from other pet members may vomit undigested food soon after eating.

 Intolerance to Specific Food Items - Pets love to beg at the dinner table. The fact that you seem to relish a food item makes it fair game to your pets. Hot dogs, pastrami, pizza, deviled ham and the like get wolfed down fast – but often come back up just as fast. No harm is done. These pets are not actually allergic to these foods. Dogs and cats have a very easy vomit reflex and the slightest irritation of the stomach brings these items back up. If you cannot bear to stop feeding table scraps, feed them in smaller portions. Pleasure is in the eating – not in the portion size.

Food Allergy - If you suspect food allergy, try eliminating all foods and re-introducing each food one at a time (give at least 2 days time between re-introduction). 

Car Sickness - Yes, even pets can get carsick.

Overeating - Some dogs and many cats over-eat when they are fed once a day. This can result in diarrhea, colic and vomiting. Try feeding dogs and cats with this problem smaller meals three times a day or leave the food where they can munch when they please.

Stress - Some pets – toy dogs and ferrets in particular – vent stress through their intestines. This can take the form of vomiting, refusal to eat, diarrhea or blood in the stool.

Antibiotics And Sulfonamides - Many antibiotics and sulfas disrupt the normal helpful bacterial flora in the intestine as well as killing pathogenic (dangerous) bacteria. When the normal bacterial flora of the intestine is destroyed diarrhea may result. Giving your pet yogurt or bacterial gel pastes, decreasing the antibiotic dose, or changing to a different antibiotic will all help.

Other Drugs From The Pharmacy - Many medications that are dispensed to your pet can cause diarrhea. Thyroid medication, NSAID’s drugs such as Rimadyl and aspirin, worming medications, and topical insecticides are only a few of the medications that can cause diarrhea.

What Should I Do If Tummy Trouble Does Not Help My Pet?

You should see some improvement within 48 hours. If your pet continues to worsen while giving Tummy Trouble we recommend taking your pet to your Veterinarian for further diagnosis.

Suggested Use:

Give orally 3 to 4 times daily.

Animal Weight    Tummy Trouble   

Under 3 lbs.           2   drops 
3-10 lbs.                5   drops
11-20 lbs.              10 drops
21 and up              15 drops
Add 5 drops for every additional 100 lbs starting at 150 lbs.

Shake Well Before Use.

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.  Do not give to animal if pregnant, pancreas or liver disease is present.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.