Introduction
Coming soon; a discussion about the causes and treatment of vomiting and esophagitis
blood in vomit
vomiting accompanied by diarrhea
vomit looks and smells like stool
vomiting is projectile
vomiting is sporadic and there is no relationship to meals
multiple bouts of vomiting occur over a short period of time
ingestion of a poison (like antifreeze or fertilizer) is suspected
vomiting persists more than a day or two
stomach bloating occurs or your dog tries to vomit but can not
dog also appears listless
there is weight loss
dog is showing other signs of illness such as labored breathing or pain
Esophagitis is an inflammation of the esophagus. There are a variety of causes and there is no reported age, breed or sex predilection.
Causes
Frequent vomiting
Ingestion of chemical or caustic irritants
Hiatal hernia
Neoplasia (cancer) of the esophagus
Esophageal foreign body
Reflux or backward flow of gastric or intestinal juice secondary to many causes, including general anesthesia
What to Watch For
Salivation
Anorexia (poor or decreased appetite)
Excessive or persistent gulping
Discomfort while swallowing
Coughing
Regurgitation, the effortless evacuation of
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