Dog Vomit
What is Vomiting?
Vomiting is characterized by the contents of the stomach being ejected. This may happen to our pets from time to time – as a result of common factors or as a result of more serious health problems. Cats tend to vomit far more than dogs.
Symptoms of vomiting in cats and dogs include:
* Heaving
* Retching
* Partially digested food coming up, along with a yellow fluid (bile)
* Blood in the vomit (consult your vet as this can signal an ulcer or cancer)
When should I be worried about my pet vomiting?
You should consult your veterinarian if:
* You suspect your pet has been exposed to toxins, garbage, a bone, plants, antifreeze, or drugs.
* There is blood in the vomit (fresh blood or granules that look like coffee)
* Your pet experiences diarrhea with vomiting
* Your pet vomits each time they eat
* There is repeated vomiting and retching within a short time (3-4 times in a row).
* Your dog looks weak, depressed or lethargic.
* There is refusal to eat at the next meal after a vomiting episode
* You have a cat that is vomiting consecutively – as dehydration is a serious side effect
* Your pet has a fever, stomachache, jaundice, anemia, or masses in the stomach.