Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic Vomiting in Cats: Etiology and Diagnostic Testing.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Hauck, Shannon Ryan et al.
- Affiliation:
- From The Hope Center for Advanced Veterinary Medicine
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Chronic vomiting in cats is a frequent issue that veterinarians encounter. When a cat is brought in for vomiting, it's important to tell the difference between vomiting and other problems like regurgitation or difficulty swallowing. There are many possible reasons for a cat to vomit regularly, so gathering a thorough history and conducting careful tests are essential to find the cause and decide on the best treatment. Some common causes of chronic vomiting include inflammatory bowel disease (a condition where the intestines become inflamed), food allergies, issues with how the stomach moves food, tumors, and diseases affecting organs outside the digestive system, like kidney or liver problems and hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid).
Abstract
Chronic vomiting in cats is a common presenting problem seen in veterinary practice today. The initial step when presented with a vomiting patient is to differentiate between vomiting and regurgitation or dysphagia. There are numerous causes for chronic vomiting in cats, and therefore a detailed and comprehensive patient history and a systematic diagnostic approach are key steps in determining the cause for vomiting and the most appropriate treatment plan. Common causes for chronic vomiting in cats may include inflammatory bowel disease, food allergy, gastrointestinal motility disorders, neoplasia, and extra-gastrointestinal diseases, such as renal disease, hepatobiliary disease, and hyperthyroidism.
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