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Vomiting
Every pet will vomit in it's lifetime. There are certain guidelines that can be
helpful to gauge whether your pet needs to go to the doctor immediately, or can
be monitored.
If your pet vomits intermittently and is still acting normally, is eating and
drinking well, and is not having diarrhea, usually a veterinary visit can be delayed
for a day or two. These pets usually have ingested a food they are not used to or
have contracted a mild virus. If your pet is still vomiting after 24-36 hours, it is
wise to visit the vet hospital to rule out more serious conditions. If your cat
vomits once weekly and the vomitus usually contains hair, an oral lubrication is
generally all that is needed. In rare occasions, hairballs become large enough that
surgical intervention is needed. While you are monitoring your pet, you may
withhold food for 24 hours or feed a bland diet such as boiled chicken and rice.
Never withhold water.
If your pet is having diarrhea, seems lethargic or painful, or is not eating or
drinking, a same day vet visit is warranted. It may still be something benign, but
your pet will become dehydrated quickly and your veterinarian can treat your
pet as an outpatient. However, if there is a more serious cause, hospitalization
may be needed. Foreign bodies, pancreatitis, and organ malfunction will require
hospitalization or surgery.
If your pet is vomiting blood, go to the vet hospital immediately regardless of
how long your pet has been ill. Blood can look like coffee grounds mixed in with
the vomit.
helpful to gauge whether your pet needs to go to the doctor immediately, or can
be monitored.
If your pet vomits intermittently and is still acting normally, is eating and
drinking well, and is not having diarrhea, usually a veterinary visit can be delayed
for a day or two. These pets usually have ingested a food they are not used to or
have contracted a mild virus. If your pet is still vomiting after 24-36 hours, it is
wise to visit the vet hospital to rule out more serious conditions. If your cat
vomits once weekly and the vomitus usually contains hair, an oral lubrication is
generally all that is needed. In rare occasions, hairballs become large enough that
surgical intervention is needed. While you are monitoring your pet, you may
withhold food for 24 hours or feed a bland diet such as boiled chicken and rice.
Never withhold water.
If your pet is having diarrhea, seems lethargic or painful, or is not eating or
drinking, a same day vet visit is warranted. It may still be something benign, but
your pet will become dehydrated quickly and your veterinarian can treat your
pet as an outpatient. However, if there is a more serious cause, hospitalization
may be needed. Foreign bodies, pancreatitis, and organ malfunction will require
hospitalization or surgery.
If your pet is vomiting blood, go to the vet hospital immediately regardless of
how long your pet has been ill. Blood can look like coffee grounds mixed in with
the vomit.