Chronic vomiting in cats: Reasons and treatment

Chronic vomiting is a common clinical complaint, but sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose because it can be a sign of disease in many body systems. A systemic approach often is necessary to evaluate the problem. Explore the mechanisms, causes, diagnostic investigation, and management of vomiting in cats. Come away with a better understanding of diagnostic and treatment options for your feline patients.

Participants can expect to learn about:

• How to differentiate vomiting from regurgitation, and the differentials and diagnostic workups for each problem 
• Mechanisms associated with vomiting
• Recommended treatment, dietary management, and monitoring of cats that present with vomiting

This course originally was presented at AVMA Virtual Convention 2021.

Dr. Stuart Walton earned his veterinary degree from the University of Queensland School of Veterinary Medicine in Australia in 2000. He worked for eight years in private practice as a general practitioner and emergency medicine/critical care doctor. In 2012 he completed a residency in private practice internal medicine. He then completed a second residency, in internal medicine, at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Afterwards, he joined the internal medicine faculty at University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Walton has a broad and diverse interest in all facets of internal medicine, including infectious diseases, immune-mediated diseases, immunosuppressive therapy, respiratory medicine, and hepatic and gastrointestinal disease.