How to Make a Dog Throw Up 2022

It’s not something anyone ever wants to think about, let alone have to do, but sometimes making a dog throw up is the best course of action. Maybe your dog ate something he shouldn’t have, or you suspect he’s ingested poison. Either way, it’s important to know how to make a dog vomit safely and effectively.

Below we’ll walk you through a step-by-step guide on how to make your dog throw up, as well as when it’s appropriate to do so.

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Make a Dog Vomit

There are two common ways to make a dog vomit: giving them salt water or hydrogen peroxide. We’ll cover both methods below.

Method #1: Giving Your Dog Saltwater
Making a dog throw up with saltwater is often considered the safest method because it’s typically well tolerated by dogs and causes minimal irritation to their stomach and esophagus. Here’s what you’ll need to do

  1. -Mix 1 teaspoon of salt into 1 cup of warm water. -Stir until the salt is fully dissolved.
  2. -Give your dog the entire contents of the cup (or as much as he can drink) all at once.
  3. -Don’t worry if he doesn’t drink it all—the goal is just to get some of the solution into his system so he’ll vomit.
  4. -If your dog doesn’t vomit within 15 minutes, you can repeat the process once.

Method #2: Giving Your Dog Hydrogen Peroxide.

Hydrogen peroxide is another popular way to induce vomiting in dogs because it’s easily accessible and inexpensive. However, it can cause irritation and inflammation in your dog’s gastrointestinal tract, so it should only be used as a last resort. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. -Mix 1 teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide into 1 cup of water. -Stir until the peroxide is fully dissolved.
  2. -Give your dog the entire contents of the cup (or as much as he can drink) all at once.
  3. -Again, don’t worry if he doesn’t finish it all—just getting some of the solution into his system will suffice

 

If your dog doesn’t vomit within 15 minutes, you can repeat the process once. If he still doesn’t vomit after two doses, stop giving him hydrogen peroxide and call your veterinarian immediately. When Should You Induce vomiting in Dogs? Now that we’ve gone over how to make a dog throw up, you might be wondering when it’s actually appropriate to do so.

Here are some scenarios where inducing vomiting may be necessary:

•Your dog ate something poisonous or toxic (e.g., chocolate, rat poison, antifreeze) and you want to expel it from his system before it can cause any harm

•Your dog ate something indigestible or dangerous (e.g., a sharp object, bones) that could cause an obstruction in his digestive tract

•You need to empty your dog’s stomach before taking him in for surgery

There are also some scenarios where inducing vomiting is NOT recommended, such as when:

Your Dog Is Already Vomiting: If your dog is already vomiting on his own, there’s no need to force him to vomit again as this could further irritate his stomach and make him feel worse

•He Ate Something Sharp: As we mentioned above, if your dog ate something sharp (e.g., glass, needles), inducing vomiting could cause further damage if those sharp objects tear his esophagus or stomach lining on their way back up

•He Ate a Corrosive Substance: corrosive substances like Draino® or bleach should NEVER be vomited back up as they will cause even more damage on their way back up

•He Ate a Petroleum Product: Petroleum products like gasoline, kerosene, oil, etc., can cause aspiration pneumonia if they’re brought back up

•He Inhaled Something Toxic: If your dog inhaled something toxic (e.g., cleaning supplies), throwing it back up could do more harm than good by damaging his lungs

Inducing vomiting in dogs is not something that should be taken lightly—it should only be done in certain situations and under the guidance of a veterinarian or certified pet professional. That said, if you find yourself in a situation where making your pooch puke is necessary, we hope this guide has given you the information and confidence you need to do so safely and effectively.