Mechanisms, causes, investigation and management of vomiting disorders in cats: a literature review

J Feline Med Surg. 2013 Apr;15(4):237-65. doi: 10.1177/1098612X12473466. Epub 2013 Feb 12.

Abstract

Vomiting is a common presenting complaint in feline practice. This article differs from previous reviews in that it is an evidence-based review of the mechanisms, causes, investigation and management of vomiting in the domestic cat. Published evidence was reviewed, and then used to make recommendations for clinical assessment, diagnosis, antiemetic drug treatment, dietary management and monitoring of cats presenting with vomiting. The strength of the evidence on which recommendations are made (and areas where evidence is lacking for cats) has been highlighted throughout.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antiemetics / therapeutic use
  • Cat Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Cat Diseases / prevention & control
  • Cat Diseases / therapy*
  • Cats
  • Chronic Disease
  • Diarrhea / epidemiology
  • Diarrhea / therapy
  • Diarrhea / veterinary*
  • Disease Management
  • Female
  • Malabsorption Syndromes / veterinary
  • Male
  • Vomiting / epidemiology
  • Vomiting / therapy
  • Vomiting / veterinary*
  • Weight Loss

Substances

  • Antiemetics