Approach to managing chronic vomiting in dogs

Abstract

Background: Chronic vomiting is a common and, at times, frustrating clinical presentation in our canine patients. Vomiting is considered ‘chronic’ in cases that have gone on for over three to four weeks and the clinical presentation in these cases can vary widely. Given that the list of potential differentials is extensive, a careful and methodical approach to these cases is paramount to successful management.

Aim of the article: This article considers an approach to achieving a diagnosis in the chronically vomiting patient, providing readers with the necessary diagnostic toolkit. It also discusses appropriate management strategies to consider in these cases.