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

Batchelor, D J and Devauchelle, P and Elliott, J and Elwood, C M and Freiche, V and Gualtieri, M and Hall, E J and Den Hertog, E and Neiger, R and Peeters, D and Roura, X and Savary-Bataille, K and German, A J

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (2013) 15: 237–265

DOI: 10.1177/1098612x12473466

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.

Citation

Batchelor, D. J., Devauchelle, P., Elliott, J., Elwood, C. M., Freiche, V., Gualtieri, M., Hall, E. J., Den Hertog, E., Neiger, R., Peeters, D., Roura, X., Savary-Bataille, K., & German, A. J. (2013). Mechanisms, causes, investigation and management of vomiting disorders in cats: a literature review. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 15(4), 237–265. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612x12473466 Cats

Keywords

• Cats