Vomiting by our Cats And Dogs
Regular veterinary care is essential for preventing sickness in animals and pet parents should be aware of the signs and symptoms of common disorders.
One of the most common signs of distress in cats and dogs is vomiting. Sometime vomiting can be the result of a variety of benign reasons and may not be much cause for concern. However, vomiting in cats and dogs can also be a symptom of serious conditions that require medical attention and should be treated by a veterinarian.
It’s important to take your pet to a veterinarian to get regular checkups to ensure your pet is thriving.
When Should I Visit a Vet?
Symptom
You should visit a vet near you when your pet vomits several times in one day or over the course of multiple days. In addition, if your pet displays any of the symptoms below, you should visit a vet clinic to determine the cause:
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Abdominal pain
- Pale or white gums
- Change in thirst
- Diarrhea
- Blood in vomit or stool
- Weakness
- Unusual or severe lethargy
Diagnosis
If a concern is raised at home or during the pet exam, additional tests may be recommended to diagnose your pet including blood work, fecal analysis or x-rays. Vomiting can be caused by a range of issues from dietary allergies to metabolic disease.
Prevention
Outside of a sickness that needs to be treated by a vet, there are ways to avoid your pet vomiting.
- Keep garbage out of reach of pets.
- Avoid giving your pet irritating foods. This includes fatty food and table scraps.
- Remove any toys that have started to disintegrate, tear or fall apart that could be swallowed.
- Ensure all household cleaners, medications and poisons are kept safely out of reach from all pets.
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