First thing to do is to starve your pet for 24 hours, then feed on light meals only. For further information please check out our factsheet or contact a nurse at the practice.

No, a mother's milk is just right for her baby. At the beginning of the feed, the milk is thin (foremilk). Towards the end of the feed, it becomes thick (hind milk). The foremilk is rich in lactose and the hind milk is rich in fat. The baby needs both. The fat-rich milk is also easily digested by the baby because of a substance present in the mother's milk that helps in the digestion of fat. The stools of a breastfed child are normally loose. See similar questions...

Vomiting is the expulsion of food, fluid or debris from the stomach or small intestine due to coordinated movements of the gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal and nervous systems. It is important to differentiate this from regurgitation, which is a passive process rather than a coordinated effort like vomiting. See similar questions...

Vomiting is forceful emptying of the stomach. 90% of the time, this symptom is caused by a benign, limited viral infection. However, it can be the first symptom of far more serious problem such as appendicitis or infection, urinary or more serious. It is seen with poison ingestion and sometimes with concussion. See similar questions...

Vomiting is a common sign of illness in dogs and cats. Although we associate vomiting with disease of the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract, many non-GI diseases can result in vomiting. For an acute onset of vomiting in an otherwise healthy, young dog, simple at home therapy can be tried for 24 hours. This would include withholding food; restricting water so the pet cannot swallow a large amount of fluids at once, and administering some protectant like Pepto-Bismol?. See similar questions...

Vomiting can occur after surgery for several reasons; the foremost being anesthesia. Some pain medications and antibiotics can also upset the GI tract. Most sensitivities to anesthesia resolve on their own soon after surgery. If the vomiting is due to oral medications, your surgeon may have you discontinue the current medication and switch to something else. A bland diet can also help to quiet your pet’s GI tract after surgery. See similar questions...

During the first 6 months of life, your infant should be exclusively breastfed. This means that the healthy baby should receive breastmilk and no other fluids, such as water, teas, juice, cereal drinks, animal milk or formula. Exclusively breastfed babies are much less likely to get diarrhoea or to die from it than are babies who are not breastfed or are partially breastfed. See similar questions...

If you become ill during a cruise, visit the ship's medical center and follow the instructions of the medical staff aboard the ship. Be considerate of others, and wash your hands more frequently. See similar questions...

Treat it the same way as you would diarrhea, only go slowly at first with clear fluids. (Ice popsicles, Jell-O, ginger ale, 7-Up, etc.) See similar questions...

middot; These foods may NOT be well tolerated: greasy or fried foods (they take longer to leave the stomach and therefore may cause nausea and/or heartburn), very sweet foods, spicy hot foods, and foods with strong odors. middot; Drink chilled or cold beverages, for instance, decaffeinated soda. Don't drink diet soda, you need the calories at this point. middot; Eat slowly and rest after meals. It is best to rest while sitting in an upright position for about one hour after eating. See similar questions...

Side effects of chemotherapy depend on which drug or drugs you are taking, the dosage and the length of treatment. Some people experience few or no side effects. We know a great deal more about why nausea and vomiting occur after chemotherapy than only a few years ago. A number of powerful anti-nausea drugs are available for use. We routinely utilize drugs to prevent nausea and vomiting before administering chemotherapy. See similar questions...

It is important to rule out parasitism as best as possible in cases such as these. A fecal flotation for worms is a good idea. Parasites such as whipworms or giardia may be difficult to detect so a short course of treatment to rule out their presence might also be a good idea, especially in the dog. Pancreatic Enyzyme insufficiency or chronic pancreatic inflammation might cause chronic vomiting or diarrhea. See similar questions...

Nausea refers to the queasy feeling in your throat or your stomach. Vomiting is when you actually get rid of the contents of your stomach through your mouth. Sometimes the combination of nausea and vomiting is called emesis. See similar questions...

It may not seem as important as the cancer you are battling, but do not underestimate nausea and vomiting--they can be very serious. Call your doctor if nausea and vomiting last more than 24 hours, if you are confused, if you are not urinating very often or if you have a dry mouth or sunken eyes. These can be signs of severe dehydration. Besides the physical effects, nausea and vomiting can also be emotionally upsetting. See similar questions...

You should ALWAYS consult your physician or the Poison Center to determine if vomiting is necessary and/or safe. Other home remedies SHOULD NEVER BE USED for making your child vomit. This includes mustard, salt water or sticking your finger or other objects in the child's throat. These methods are considered dangerous. ALWAYS call the Poison Center or your physician prior to making your child vomit. See similar questions...

Vomiting is not a disease, it is a sign of gastrointestinal tract condition such as obstruction {foreign body (e.g.) rubber bands, ear plugs, etc.}, Dental disease www.petdental.com , Heartworm Disease www.avma.org/care4pets/b2c1.htm Diet {change of diet, food allergy, etc.}, hair balls, parasites http://www.petnet.com/pfelix ,inflammatory bowel disease web.vet.cornell.edu/Public/FHC/parasite.html, kidney disease web.vet.cornell.edu/Public/FHC/ibd. See similar questions...

Knowing the levels of serum electrolytes rarely changes the management of children with diarrhoea. Indeed, these values are often misinterpreted, leading to inappropriate treatment. It is usually not helpful to measure serum electrolytes. The disorders described below are all adequately treated by ORT with ORS solution. Some children with diarrhoea develop hypernatraemic dehydration, especially when given drinks that are hypertonic owing to their content of sugar (e.g. See similar questions...

These agents, though commonly used, have no practical benefit and are never indicated for the treatment of acute diarrhoea in children. Some of them are dangerous. Products in this category include: Adsorbents (e.g. kaolin, attapulgite, smectite, activated charcoal, cholestyramine). See similar questions...

Antimicrobials should not be used routinely. This is because it is not possible to distinguish clinically episodes that might respond, such as diarrhoea caused by enterotoxigenic E. coli, from those caused by agents unresponsive to antimicrobials, such as rotavirus or cryptosporidium. Moreover, even for potentially responsive infections, selecting an effective antimicrobial requires knowledge of the likely sensitivity of the causative agent, information that is usually unavailable. See similar questions...