Vomiting refers to the act of forcefully expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth. It is a reflex action that helps the body get rid of harmful substances or irritants. 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)