Home Remedies for Senior Bulldog Vomiting

Bulldogs age somewhat differently than most other dog breeds. They reach maturity at about 36 months, which is later than most breeds. However, according to Bulldog Information, bulldogs age more quickly, reaching a senior status as early as 7 or 8 years old. While vomiting is not one of the most common side effects of aging for a bulldog, it is important to pay attention to your dog's health needs.

  1. Withhold Food

    • Make sure your dog gets enough water if you are withholding food.

      Withhold food from your dog if it seems likely that it ate something bad or has a gastrointestinal virus. If the dog can keep down water, make sure to give it small sips of water so it stays hydrated. After your dog has gone six to 12 hours without vomiting, begin to give it food again, starting with dry dog food or white rice. If the dog is able to keep those foods down, gradually reintroduce its normal diet.

    Change Your Dog's Diet

    • Don't give your bulldog human foods.

      Your dog may begin vomiting because it is eating unfamiliar or rich food. If you are feeding your dog human food, stop and see if that brings an end to the vomiting problem. Switch to a hypoallergenic brand of dog food, and see what effect that has.

    Elevate Your Dog's Eating Bowl

    • Help your dog eat more slowly to prevent vomiting.

      Some dogs vomit because they gulp their food too fast. If this might be the case with your dog, move its bowl to a higher surface to make it more difficult to eat. Try putting a large inedible object, such as a ball, into the food bowl to force the dog to slow down its eating pace.

    Cool Your Bulldog Down

    • Bulldogs do not tolerate extreme heat very well, and will sometimes vomit as a response to overheating. If your bulldog begins vomiting after lying out in the sun on a very hot day, bring it inside where it is cool. Sprinkle your dog with cool water everywhere except his face, since water in the bulldog's facial folds can harbor infection. Wrap your dog in a damp T-shirt to cool it off.

    Medicinal Home Remedies

    • Peppermint tea can calm dogs' tummies just as it calms humans'.

      With your veterinarian's approval, give some human medicines and supplements to your senior bulldog to stop vomiting. Dogs can take Pepto-Bismol safely; check with your vet for the right dose. While Pepto-Bismol is safe for dogs, it is toxic to cats, so be careful not to leave it around if you have cats. Give your dog activated charcoal, especially if you think it may have eaten something spoiled or toxic. Try to get the dog to drink some peppermint tea to calm its insides.

    When to Go to the Vet

    • See a vet if you suspect your dog has eaten anything poisonous.

      Most cases of vomiting in your senior bulldog can be treated by home remedies. However, take your dog to the veterinarian if it vomits blood, vomits and has diarrhea at the same time, shows projectile vomiting, vomits for more than one day, has lost weight or if it shows signs of listlessness or pain. Also take your bulldog to the vet immediately if you suspect it has eaten anything poisonous.