Vomiting

Vomiting can be a simple and effective way for the body to react to motion sickness or eating something that is inappropriate.  

It can signal any of many serious organ diseases, including urinary or intestinal obstructions, problems with pancreas, liver or kidneys, diabetes or adrenal diseases, gastritis, etc. 

Very many dogs, especially puppies, eat inapproporiate things but require help settling their systems down.  Many cats vomit routinely but are well in between. 

Vomiting is always more of a concern when it involves small, old or frail animals, is relentless, if the animal is acting poorly before or between episodes, if abdomen seems distended or if blood is seen. 

In the simplest situations, withholding food and water for a prescribed time and then feeding small meals of easy to digest food may be all that it takes. 

It is always worth a phone call to discuss your particular situation.

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