There are many causes of vomiting in pets – and overindulging in chocolate is just one of them.
Other causes of vomiting in pets include pancreatitis, an intestinal obstruction from a bone or a piece of string (especially in cats), liver or kidney disease, or endocrine diseases such as diabetes.
So, your pet has had a good old technicolor yawn, what should you do?
Assuming your pet is bright and otherwise well after a one-off vomit, keep a close eye on them over the next 24 hours. It’s best to withhold food for a few hours (gastric rest) and offer fluids for re-hydration. Providing a bland diet (steamed chicken and rice) for a few days may be all she needs.
More worrying is a pet that has had more than one vomit in a short period of time and seems quiet and lethargic.
As a guide, you should call us for advice if your pet:
- Vomits more than once
- Seems lethargic or quieter than usual
- Has diarrhoea or isn’t producing faeces
- Has been losing weight recently
- Has lost their appetite
- Ingested something they shouldn’t – toxins, rubbish or human food scraps
So if your pet has the tummy wobbles, or you have a hunch that something’s not quite right, you should phone Pet Doctors on 5576 0400. We are always happy to help and examine your pet for peace of mind.
