"Vomit" means to forcefully throw up or regurgitate the contents of your stomach, usually because you are sick or something disagreeable has been ingested. Full definition
As with diarrhea, there are many causes of vomiting in dogs, some more serious than others. (neogreyhound.com)
Keep in mind that you can't induce vomiting in cats at home safely, so most of the time, an emergency visit is a must! (compassionatecareveterinaryhospital.com)
Treatment may include inducing vomiting if the ingestion occurred very recently (within 30 to 60 minutes), the patient is awake, and it is safe to do so. (suffieldvet.com)