Vomiting: sometimes normal, sometimes urgent. How do you tell?
They Threw Up — No Panic Yet?
Vomiting is one of the most common concerns for pet owners. It can be completely harmless, or a sign requiring urgent care.
Vomiting That Can Be "Normal"
In cats:
- Bringing up a hairball
- After eating too fast
- After eating grass (natural cleansing)
In dogs:
- Yellow foam vomiting on an empty stomach in the morning (bilious vomiting)
- After eating too fast
- After eating grass
Vomiting That Needs URGENT Care 🚨
Come to the clinic IMMEDIATELY if any of these apply:
- Bloody vomit (fresh red or coffee-ground-like)
- 3+ episodes in 24 hours
- Vomiting + diarrhea together
- Vomiting + lethargy/exhaustion
- Vomiting + abdominal swelling (especially in dogs — could be bloat!)
- Can't even keep water down
- Suspected poisoning (cleaning products, plants, medication, etc.)
- Suspected foreign object ingestion
Bloat (GDV) — An Emergency in Dogs! 🐕
Especially dangerous in large breeds: abdominal swelling, unproductive retching, restlessness, drooling... In these signs, MINUTES MATTER!
What to Do at Home
- Withhold food and water for 2-4 hours
- Then offer small amounts of water
- 12-24 hours of a bland diet (boiled chicken and rice)
- If vomiting continues, see a vet!
What to Note Down
- Color and content of the vomit
- Frequency
- What they last ate/drank
- Any accompanying symptoms
If you're unsure, call us! We can tell a lot even over the phone.
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