{"id":800,"date":"2025-11-14T20:40:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T01:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mybeevet.com\/blog\/?p=800"},"modified":"2025-11-14T20:40:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T01:40:52","slug":"when-should-you-consider-pet-vomiting-an-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mybeevet.com\/blog\/when-should-you-consider-pet-vomiting-an-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should You Consider Pet Vomiting an Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Everyone gets an upset stomach now and then\u2014pets included! But, how can you tell if vomiting in pets is \u201cjust a bug\u201d working its way through or a real pet emergency?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First off, please know that any time you are concerned or unsure about your pet\u2019s health, you should contact your veterinarian for guidance. But let\u2019s consider what it could mean when your pet throws up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Did They Eat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your dog or cat ate a meal too quickly, swallowed a small bit of a toy, or ate grass outside, then vomiting may be an actual solution to the problem. Their stomach could just need to get whatever the wrong thing is out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But remember, there are dangerous foods for pets, such as onions, grapes, chocolate, and artificial sweeteners<\/a>. There are also toxins<\/a> like household cleaners and poisonous plants. Vomiting can be an early symptom of poisoning, and if you know or even just suspect that your pet ate something toxic, consider it an emergency<\/a>. Keep the contact info for the ASPCA Poison Control<\/a> and\/or the Pet Poison Helpline<\/a> handy in case of an incident like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your pet ingested a large chunk of a toy or other object, this can become what\u2019s known as a foreign body<\/a> obstruction. An object in the digestive tract that can\u2019t be digested may become stuck, blocking the passage of food or waste. Even if they can\u2019t bring up the object itself, your pet may vomit food or water because it can\u2019t make its way through the digestive tract. It\u2019s time to contact your veterinary team<\/a> ASAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic Conditions or Illnesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Certain diseases or conditions can lead to your dog or cat throwing up, such as leptospirosis<\/a>, distemper<\/a>, and intestinal parasites<\/a>. Pets with chronic conditions like diabetes or kidney disease<\/a> may vomit from time to time, even if they are undergoing treatment or routine care. If they are following a treatment plan, your veterinarian may have warned you that some stomach upset can be expected, though it does not hurt to touch base with them to track such instances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To distinguish between expected and emergency<\/a> vomiting, check medical records or call your vet to find out if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n