dieselsmummy
14-07-08, 05:59 PM
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Acute vomiting and diarrhoea are characterized by a sudden onset and short duration of less than two to three weeks.
Acute vomiting, a reflex act that results in the forceful ejection of gastric (stomach) and/or duodenal (intestinal) contents through the mouth, and diarrhoea, an increase in fecal water content with an accompanying increase in the frequency, fluidity, or volume of bowel movements, are both extremely common in the dog.
An occasional bout of vomiting and diarrhea is quite common in dogs however, severe, acute vomiting and diarrhea is not normal, and can be associated with life threatening illnesses. It can cause extreme fluid loss, acid-base imbalance, and electrolyte disturbance.
What To Watch For
A continuation or worsening of signs (greater than several days)
Dehydration
Depression
Listlessness
The presence of blood in the stool or vomit.
CALL YOUR VET FOR MORE ADVICE
Acute vomiting and diarrhoea are characterized by a sudden onset and short duration of less than two to three weeks.
Acute vomiting, a reflex act that results in the forceful ejection of gastric (stomach) and/or duodenal (intestinal) contents through the mouth, and diarrhoea, an increase in fecal water content with an accompanying increase in the frequency, fluidity, or volume of bowel movements, are both extremely common in the dog.
An occasional bout of vomiting and diarrhea is quite common in dogs however, severe, acute vomiting and diarrhea is not normal, and can be associated with life threatening illnesses. It can cause extreme fluid loss, acid-base imbalance, and electrolyte disturbance.
What To Watch For
A continuation or worsening of signs (greater than several days)
Dehydration
Depression
Listlessness
The presence of blood in the stool or vomit.
CALL YOUR VET FOR MORE ADVICE