Can dogs get acid reflex?
Manuka honey is a good remedy. Yes, dogs can get acid reflux, but he should be checked by a vet to make sure that nothing is caught in his throat, or to make sure that there isn’t some kind of growth. What is canine acid reflux? Acid reflux is a medical condition with biological reasons. The lower esophagus sphincter (LES) does not work properly in some dogs. Therefore they are more prone to develop heartburn than others. That means that the esophagus does not function properly as “natural valve” and opens and closes at the wrong time. The symptoms of heartburn are usually a burning in your dog’s chest that is caused when acids from the stomach (hydrochloric acid) irritate the esophagus lesions. The stomach is protected against the strong digestive acids, but the esophagus is not, and that exactly is causing the problem. Heartburn occurs often if your pet eats a very fatty or heavy meal, or big amounts of food. The reason for that is that after eating there is a pressure in the stomach
