Home care notes in cases of vomiting and diarrhoea
Dogs and cats can vomit / develop diarrhoea for many different reasons. Probably the most common cause is dietary indiscretion.
Unless the clinical examination or history reveals a specific cause your vet will begin treatment on a symptomatic level.
This involves:
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Starve your pet for 24 hours, but offer water ad lib.
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Thereafter feed boiled Chicken and Rice for 2-3 days (1:3 mixture)
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Only offer water to drink (no milk products)
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Anti vomiting / Diarrhoea mixture: If supplied, e.g. Peptosyl™ dose twice daily for 2-3 days.
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If not wormed in the last 4 weeks do so again. Do this 2-4 hours after initial treatment has commenced
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Recheck if they worsen or are just not responding
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Further Investigation of vomiting may involve blood samples and x rays
The Diagnostic Challenge of the vomiting patient
Persistent vomiters can offer a diagnostic challenge and often require patience on behalf of the client.