Vomiting

My dog vomits everytime he drinks water.  He drinks the water and then within a few minutes vomits it up.  It is usually thicker and slimy and sometimes has white in it.  He has always done this - since a pup and is now 7 years old.  I'm tired of cleaning up water vomit or stepping in it, when I don't see it - any suggestions? 

It is hard to know if the change in diet started the vomiting or it was a coincidence.  If at all possible, finding a food with an ingredient list as close to the original food would be worth a try.  Often it is the protein source (especially beef) that dogs seem to have trouble with in the way of an allergy that can cause vomiting or skin and ear problems.  They can also be allergic to another ingredient such as corn.   One of the first five listed would most likely be the cause.  Other foods can also cause stomach upset like a new treat or table scraps.

If it does seem like the diet is the cause of the vomiting at this point, it may be worth a trip to the vet to see if there is something going on medically that needs to be treated.  Vomiting can be caused by anything from a dietary indescretion (ate something that did not agree) to a serious illness such as kidney disease.  It sure would be helpful if they could talk!

When switching diets it is best to take 5 to 7 days to make the change.  Starting with a small amount of the new food mixed with the current food and gradually increasing the mix. 

What brand of food did you try switching to?  If you have any more questions or need more information, let us know.  If anyone has had a similar experience, please let us know what worked for you and what didn't.