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
- Withhold food for 12-24 hours (allow water in small amounts)
- Introduce bland diet: boiled chicken and rice
- Feed small, frequent meals
- Monitor for dehydration (skin elasticity, gum moisture)
- 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