If you have a pet that has been vomiting, then there is nothing to panic. The chances are that your pet might have eaten something or might have gobbled up the food too fast. But pets vomiting should not be ignored either and should be addressed as it might be a sign of some serious health problems. Being a pet owner, it becomes important for you to know what your pet’s vomit is trying to tell you.

Possible reasons for pets puking:

There are ample reasons for pets puking, common among them is a gastrointestinal obstruction, toxic ingestion, food allergies or intolerance, and dietary indiscretion.

Vomiting is by far, considered as the most common sign of illness among pets. If you see the following signs in your pet, make sure you consult a vet in time. Some other common reasons for pet puking are:

• Liver and kidney disease
• Viral infections
• Pancreatitis
• Drug side effects
• Gallbladder inflammation
• Heatstroke
• Exposure to toxins
• Bowel disease

What your pet’s vomit is trying to tell you

Pets vomit for a number of reasons. Some of the reasons are nothing to worry about, while some reasons are very serious. Knowing what your pet’s vomit is trying to tell you is a must.

Your pet’s behavior is the first thing that can tell you if you should be worried or not. Except for vomiting if your pet behaves normally rest of the time, then you should probably wait for some time and before taking a trip to the vet. Mostly, it is recommended to stop giving food to your pet for as long as 12 hours after vomiting. The primary reason for this is that after vomiting your pet’s stomach lining can be a bit irritated and feeding may lead to vomiting again.

Symptoms to watch for

The frequency of vomiting: If your pet vomits just once and after a regular diet, if your pet eats normally then there is nothing to worry. However, if the frequency of vomiting increases, it’s a sign of danger.

Other symptoms to look for are diarrhea, blood in the vomit, change in appetite, and weight loss.

Visit the vet before it gets worse

If the above-mentioned symptoms are seen and the frequency of vomiting is more than one, then you should take your pet to a vet. Based on your pet’s age, physical examination findings and symptoms, the vet will do some tests and provide a diagnosis.

Getting to know the main cause and to understand what your pet’s vomit is trying to tell you, will make you get your pet diagnosed faster. Also, you should try not to feed any food and water to your pet for almost 8-10 hours after returning from the check-up. Start by offering a small amount of food. If your pet does not vomit for some time, continue to feed it more. If you still confused as what your pet’s vomit is trying to tell you, you can research online or you can take your pet to the vet.

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