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After exiting the esophagus, food enters the stomach to begin the digestive process. The stomach mechanically and chemically separates food into smaller pieces prior to entry into the small intestine. Vomiting is a hallmark sign of stomach irritation. Dogs are best known for their indiscriminate eating, so it is not surprising that the most common causes of vomiting include foreign body ingestion (e.g.: rocks, toys), garbage ingestion, and parasites. Large breed dogs may also be at risk of a life threatening condition known as gastric-dilatation-volvulus (GDV). Recovery from GDV requires emergency treatment and surgery to correct the displaced stomach.
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10904 57th Street NE Albertville, MN 55301
Phone: (763) 515-6446 Fax: (763) 515-6444 Email: info@bestfriendsvetclinic.com
Mon: 8 am – 5 pm Tue: 8 am – 5 pm Wed: 8 am – 5 pm Thur: 8 am – 5 pm Fri: 8 am – 4:30 pm Sat: Closed Sun: Closed
Clinics can become temporarily overloaded and unable to admit patients, so we recommend calling ahead to determine which location is best able to handle your pet’s emergency.
BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.bluepearlvet.com Arden Hills: 763-754-5000 (24/7) Eden Prairie: 952-942-8272 (24/7) St. Cloud: 320-258-3481 (limited availability, call for hours)Blaine: 763-754-9434 (limited availability, call for hours)
Allied Emergency Veterinary Service www.alliedervet.com Minneapolis: 952-521-3030 (24/7)Brooklyn Park: 763-463-9800 (24/7)
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)www.veterinaryemergencygroup.com Maple Grove: 763-363-4869 (24/7)
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