Causes of Vomiting in Cats and Dogs: Understanding the

Common Causes

1. The most severe issue for puppies and kittens is often viral infections, such as canine distemper, canine parvovirus, canine coronavirus, feline panleukopenia, and feline coronavirus. If your pet has not been properly vaccinated according to the schedule, or if there is no confirmation of antibody production, it is crucial to take them to a professional veterinary clinic for a thorough viral test. This is to ensure that no time is wasted in providing necessary treatment.

2. Ingestion of foreign objects, such as unsanitary, indigestible, or hardtobreakdown toxic substances (like rat poison, grapes and raisins, chocolate, xylitolcontaining foods, onions, and certain fruits and vegetables), can also lead to vomiting. Cats are particularly sensitive to citrus oil vapors, tobacco nicotine, moldy food, and highsugar dairy products.

3. Feeding inappropriate pet food can cause issues. It's important to consult with a professional who specializes in pet nutrition to choose the right food for young dogs and cats. Without proper guidance, pets may consume food that doesn't suit them, leading to gastrointestinal strain, poor digestion, and acute vomiting.

4. Parasites in the intestines, such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, flukes, coccidia, and others, can cause vomiting. Puppies and kittens should be dewormed frequently, using highefficiency, lowtoxicity, and broadspectrum deworming products. Always consult a professional for the correct deworming regimen and dosage, as their advice will be more precise for different situations.

5. In adult dogs and cats, vomiting is often associated with poor dietary habits and owner negligence, leading to various complications such as poisoning, heatstroke, pancreatitis, superficial gastritis, severe liver disease, kidney disease, pyometra in female pets, intestinal obstruction, encephalitis, and more.

6. Some congenital or acquired physiological disorders (such as PRAA and megaesophagus) can also lead to vomiting, particularly in cats, which may exhibit symptoms like hairball syndrome due to their lifestyle habits.

These are just some of the potential causes of vomiting. Should your pet exhibit such symptoms, please do not hesitate. Seek veterinary care immediately to ensure your pet receives the best possible treatment.