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Treatment
Treatment will be recommended according to the underlying cause behind the vomiting; some possibilities include:
- Dietary changes
- Medication to control the vomiting (e.g., cimetidine, anti-emetic)
- Antibiotics, in the case of bacterial ulcers
- Corticosteroids to treat inflammatory bowel disease
- Surgery, in the case of tumor-caused vomiting
- Special medications for treating chemotherapy induced vomiting
Living and Management
Always follow the recommended treatment plan from your veterinarian. Do not experiment with medications or food. Pay close attention to your pet and if it does not improve, return to your veterinarian for a follow-up evaluation.
mucus
A type of slime that is made up of certain salts, cells, or leukocytes
pancreas
A gland that aids in both digestive and insulin functions
roundworms
An unsegmented parasitic worm belonging to the Nematoda class
melena
The term for black feces that has blood in it
pancreatitis
A medical condition in which the pancreas becomes inflamed
hematemesis
The act of throwing up blood
bile
The fluid created by the liver that helps food in the stomach to be digested.
emetic
Any substance that creates the urge to vomit
gastroenteritis
A medical condition in which the small intestine and stomach become inflamed
acute
Term used to imply that a situation or condition is more severe than usual; also used to refer to a disease having run a short course or come on suddenly.