Understanding Acid Reflux–Style Symptoms in Dogs: A Simple Nutrition Guide Some dogs show behaviours that look like acid reflux — lip‑licking, swallowing, bringing up small amounts of fluid, or seeming uncomfortable around mealtimes. These patterns can be worrying, but they often relate to meal timing, fat levels, excitement, or simple digestive sensitivity, not illness. A raw diet can be very gentle for reflux‑prone dogs when fat is kept low and meals are structured thoughtf