* Chronic (2 - 3 days or more)
diarrhea or vomiting requires urgent attention.
Not exact matches
Many facilities
require a child with a fever, the flu,
vomiting,
diarrhea,
or an eye infection to stay home until these symptoms subside.
Breastmilk is the only fluid your baby
requires when he has
diarrhea and /
or vomiting, except under exceptional circumstances.
If it happens regularly, it could be a sign of a condition that may
require treatment (especially if it's accompanied by
diarrhea, constipation, pain in the abdomen,
or nausea
or vomiting).
Signs of a more chronic
or severe case that
requires a trip to a veterinarian includes seeing canine
diarrhea and
vomiting together, a dog that refuses to eat, lethargy
or avoidance of normal play, bloating, acting as if the dog is in pain.
However, frequent
vomiting or diarrhea could indicate more serious conditions that
require diagnostic testing at the vet's office.
You may be
required to bring your animal in for medical attention if the
diarrhea persists for more than 24 - 48 hours
or if there are concurrent symptoms (
vomiting, weakness, lethargy, appetite loss, abdominal pain, bloody
diarrhea).
Killed vaccines are more stable, but they
require more injections to immunize the pet and are more likely to cause allergic reactions ranging from low - grade fever
or muscle aches to hives, facial swelling,
or even
vomiting and
diarrhea.
Require that only healthy and parasite - free dogs are allowed in WP - dogs that have been lethargic, coughing,
vomiting,
or had
diarrhea within 24 hours, are not allowed in the facility until cleared by a veterinarian
Our Emergency and Critical Care units can assist in all of the following situations
requiring immediate medical attention: Auto accidents, traumatic injuries (fractures, bites, burns, lacerations, wounds), respiratory emergencies (choking, difficulty breathing),
vomiting,
diarrhea, difficulty urinating / defecating, shock, loss of consciousness, dizziness, staggering, tremors, seizures, paralysis, toxic reactions, poison ingestion, labor and delivery problems, blood in urine
or feces, swollen, hard, painful abdomen, heatstroke.
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD) The inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are the most common causes of chronic
vomiting and
diarrhea in dogs, and refer to a group of idiopathic, chronic gastrointestinal tract disorders, characterized by infiltration of the lamina propria by lymphocytes, plasma cells, eosinophils, macrophages, neutrophils,
or combinations of these cells.12 The diagnosis of IBD
requires the comprehensive exclusion of potential causes of gastrointestinal inflammation, including intestinal parasites, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, bacterial enterocolitis, dietary intolerances
or allergies, and neoplasia.12 Failure to eliminate known causes of gastrointestinal inflammation which can mimic IBD can result in frustration for the owner and clinician due to poor responsiveness of the animal to dietary
or pharmacologic therapy.
In many instances, affected dogs will
require anti-inflammatory drugs
or other medications meant to reduce to instances of
vomiting and
diarrhea.
Warning signs
requiring immediate treatment by a Veterinarian include if your puppy is acting weak
or is having one
or more bouts of
diarrhea or vomit a day.
This can result in the symptoms of
vomiting and
diarrhea, and your pet may
require immediate
or even emergency treatment.
This could be a problem in patients with congestive heart failure
or other patients who
require sodium restriction May stunt growth if used in young, growing animals May lower seizure threshold and alter mood and behavior At high doses, this medication can cause birth defects early in pregnancy, be irritating to the stomach
or cause higher than normal blood sugar levels If your pet has received high doses, it should not be vaccinated without your veterinarian's advice as the vaccine may not work
or it may actually give your pet the disease you are trying to prevent Less common side effects include weight gain, insomnia, panting,
diarrhea,
vomiting, elevated liver enzymes, pancreatitis and behavior changes Serious side effects are not expected with routine use.
Dog
vomiting diarrhea could be a sign of something simple such as food intolerance
or a severe problem that
requires immediate veterinary care.
Possible consequences are serious and include inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), broken teeth, severe
vomiting,
diarrhea,
or a blockage of the esophagus, stomach,
or intestines — which would
require emergency surgery.
Pets with parvo often
require intravenous fluids to keep them hydrated; antibiotics to treat infections that can occur as a result of the damage to the intestines; and plasma transfusions to replace protein lost in the
vomit or diarrhea and to provide immune support.