My dog is doing this weird burpy thing. I think it’s acid reflux bc he’s licking his lips. He had stomach surgery last

Hello,this is Dr Andrey I am an experienced vet and I am happy to be able to help you

Acid reflux is common condition after a stomach surgery or with stomach inflammation

Omeprazole is fine to give him every day once daily and for how long he will need antacid medication is individually ,I would give him 10-14 days and then to see how he goes after,sometimes needs much longer treatment

Also it is very important his diet -mainly soft foods and I would add a cooked white rice or a boiled white rice water as the starch covers the stomach inside and helps healing the mucousa

I hope it helps

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With regard to urinating in a kennel it sounds he needs more frequently to go for urination as he can not hold over 8 hours and I would try to take him for a pee in less than 8 hours -maybe with a dog sitter

He might have a lack of some nutrition -vitamins,minerals or amino acids and then sometimes dogs eat a other dog's poops

I would advice to add a multivitamins and minerals for dogs supplement into his diet from over the counter

Another cause for eating a dog poop could be a behavioral issue and then there are options with a different noises to try to distract him when he approaches the poop and you see him or some behaviorist use a chilli souse or a mustard to put on the poo that he is going to eat so to experience slightly unpleasant taste -some people are sensitive to try it but I am just explaining from my experience

I hope it helps

Any vitamins and minerals for dogs

Clicking noises or to spill some water around works to distract him and to remember it for the next time