When Is Vomiting An Emergency?by Aimee Amodio | More from this Blogger 13 Dec 2006 11:12 AM One truth of pet ownership: you're going to have to deal with barf. And poop. And sometimes both. There's nothing quite like waking up to the sound of a hairball in progress, or a beloved pet yakking up her latest meal. Most times, vomiting or diarrhea isn't an emergency. Sometimes pets just eat something that doesn't sit right, or eat too fast, or just get too excited or nervous. Moose tends to get diarrhea after spending an afternoon running around with the energetic puppy Casey. All that play is just too much for his system to handle! Lally will sometimes have a bout of barfing if she has too many rawhide chews in too short a time. If your pet isn't showing other signs of illness, you don't necessarily have to rush to the vet. Wait twelve hours or so, and see if the problem clears up. Don't offer large meals; rice is good for upset stomachs. A bit of chicken or hamburger mixed with the rice is bland enough to not upset things further. Don't let your pet drink a large amount of water; just offer a little bit at a time or she might drink herself sick again. Watch your pet's behavior. If she is otherwise acting normal, you probably don't have an emergency on your hands. It doesn't hurt to collect samples of stool or vomit if you suspect you may need a vet visit. However, there are certain signs that the issue may not be so simple or innocent. Watch for the following:
If you see any of these other symptoms, call your veterinarian and describe the situation. Learn more about Aimee Amodio  Aimee is a fiction writer... dog lover... music lover... Relevantpets tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags barfing, hairballs, pet first aid, pet messes, vomiting Discuss this article
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