Nausea in Dogs & Natural Remedies

Unfortunately, even the best cared for dogs will develop an illness at some point in their lives. When this illness includes nausea, your dog will be unable to tell you what is wrong or what will make it better. Being alert to changes in your dog's behaviors, such as lethargy, excessive salivation or lack of appetite, will let you know there is a problem. Knowing different treatments for canine nausea will help you decide on the best course of treatment for your dog.

  1. Bland Diet

    • One simple remedy for a dog that has developed nausea is removing access to food for 24 hours. This will give your dog's stomach a chance to rest. However, it is important to ensure your dog has access to plenty of fresh, clean water at all times, otherwise he could become dehydrated. This is especially a concern if your dog is vomiting, too. Once you reintroduce food, choose mild, bland foods that will easy on your dog's stomach, such as rice, potatoes or boiled chicken according to the Vetinfo website. Then slowly add your dog's regular food back in a little at a time, watching to see how he tolerates it, over the next two days.

    Peppermint

    • In the wild, dogs will eat grass and herbs to help relieve nausea. Since a domesticated dog cannot go in search of these helpful herbs, you can introduce certain herbs into her diet to help. Peppermint, according to Vetinfo, can help relieve nausea; however, like any treatment, it should be discussed with your vet first. You can either sprinkle raw peppermint leaves into your dog's food or make a tea out of the leaves. This treatment is best given with a bland diet, but can be mixed in with a regular diet in a pinch.

    Other Herbs

    • According to the Zoo club website, you can also use St. John's wort or gentian to create a tincture, or tea, for your dog's nausea. Both are known to help relieve nausea and vomiting. They are both herbal treatments made from flowering plants and often are used to treat various symptoms in humans. Like the peppermint treatment, you should check with your vet before administering.