Hello,
I am sorry your dog is having trouble.
How long has your dog been on the raw diet?
Has he seen a vet for the digestive problems?
Is your dog vomiting? Having diarrhea?
has he lost weight?
Is he on a heartworm preventative?
Let me know and I will try to help..........
Thank you for the additional information. Licking and swallowing indicates nausea, and while the pepcid can help manage mild nausea, your dog might require something stronger that is only available by prescription. Medicines like metoclopramide are available in tablet form and are not very expensive. Your vet should be able to provide you with a prescription to keep at home and give as needed. You might also consider asking your vet to run a G.I. blood panel if not already done. This type of panel typically needs to be sent to an outside referance lab, but can give alot of information for dogs with chronic digestive problems. Sometimes supplementation with vitamin B12 is helpful. See the following website for more information on exocrine pancreatic insufficiency for more information.
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1627
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. If this has been helpful, please hit the green accept button. Best of luck with your dog, I hope things go well :)
Emergency Critical Care Nurse
16+ years of veterinary experience