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Vomiting in Dogs & Cats

Expert diagnosis and treatment for pet vomiting in Macau. 24/7 emergency care available.

Common Causes of Vomiting

  • Dietary indiscretion — eating spoiled food, garbage, or foreign objects
  • Food intolerance or allergies
  • Parasites — roundworms, hookworms, giardia
  • Infections — parvovirus, distemper, coronavirus
  • Pancreatitis
  • Kidney or liver disease
  • Motion sickness
  • Toxin ingestion — plants, chemicals, medications

Warning Symptoms

Yellow or green bile

Blood in vomit (red or coffee-ground)

Repeated vomiting (more than 2-3 times)

Lethargy or weakness

Abdominal pain or bloating

Diarrhea alongside vomiting

What You Can Do at Home

  1. Withhold food for 12-24 hours (allow water in small amounts)
  2. Introduce bland diet: boiled chicken and rice
  3. Feed small, frequent meals
  4. Monitor for dehydration (skin elasticity, gum moisture)
  5. Never give human medications without veterinary guidance

When to See a Vet Immediately

  • ! Vomiting blood or coffee-ground material
  • ! Suspected foreign body ingestion
  • ! Severe abdominal pain or bloating
  • ! Inability to keep water down
  • ! Puppy or kitten vomiting (high risk)

Treatment at Royal Veterinary Center

Our experienced veterinarians provide comprehensive care including:

  • Physical examination and diagnostic testing
  • IV fluid therapy for dehydration
  • Anti-nausea medication (Cerenia, ondansetron)
  • Imaging (X-ray/ultrasound) if foreign body suspected
  • Endoscopy or surgical intervention when needed
  • Nutritional support and dietary counseling