PET HEALTH
Stomach ulcers in dogs are more common than you would think. What’s an ulcer, though? Stomach ulcers in dogs are sores that form in your dog’s stomach lining (the part that protects the stomach from gastric acid). There are many symptoms and causes of stomach ulcers in dogs. We will discuss some with you below. Has your dog ever suffered from a stomach ulcer or do you believe your pet is currently suffering from having ulcers? If you believe your dog has ulcers, seek veterinary attention immediately.
Below is a list of common symptoms of ulcers that you should look for in your dog:
Significant weight loss
Dogs who have severe ulcers may also become anemic, collapse, lose consciousness, and/or go into shock.
As with many medical issues, the cause of a stomach ulcer can be a result of many factors (one or more combined). Several possible causes include:
Treatment of stomach ulcers in dogs varies on a case-by-case basis. Treatment heavily depends on the severity of the ulcer. Some dogs may be able to prescribe an antacid whereas others may need to prep for surgery. Dogs who have an ulcer that has created a “hole” in their stomach are those who need surgical attention. Your veterinarian will also likely place your dog on some type of specialized diet to prevent ulcers from recurring. Of course, that is not guaranteed, but he/she will attempt to minimize the risk.
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Nothing in this article should be construed as financial, legal or veterinary advice. Please consult your own advisors for questions relating to your and your pet’s specific circumstances.
1 Pet Insurance offered by MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC is underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company (“IAIC”), a Delaware insurance company, headquartered at 485 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10022, and Metropolitan General Insurance Company (“MetGen”), a Rhode Island insurance company, headquartered at 700 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, in those states where MetGen’s policies are available. MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC is the policy administrator authorized by IAIC and MetGen to offer and administer pet insurance policies. MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC was previously known as PetFirst Healthcare, LLC and in some states continues to operate under that name pending approval of its application for a name change. The entity may operate under an alternate, assumed, and/or fictitious name in certain jurisdictions as approved, including MetLife Pet Insurance Services LLC (New York and Minnesota), MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions Agency LLC (Illinois), and such other alternate, assumed, or fictitious names approved by certain jurisdictions.