MSN: Vomiting or diarrhea in pets: when to rush to the vet
Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of gastric contents caused by involuntary contraction of the abdominal musculature when the gastric fundus and lower esophageal sphincter are relaxed. Vomiting should be distinguished from regurgitation, the spitting up of gastric contents without associated nausea or forceful abdominal muscular contractions.
Hamster's swollen bottom - posted in Ailments & Injuries: Hi all,My hamster's lower abdomen became swollen overnight.The swell had been there since Mon.It is walking in a hunched manner.Its appetite seems to have decreased but it is still active.I've read about constipation and i'm not sure if this is the case.Below are some pictures of my hamster.Please advise.
UUHC Health Feed: Newborn Vomiting vs. Spitting Up: A Parent’s Guide to What’s Normal
Is your infant vomiting or spitting up? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down the sometimes-confusing differences with practical advice and explains the mechanics behind each response. She also ...
Vomiting represents one of the body’s most powerful defensive mechanisms – a forceful ejection of stomach contents designed to rid the system of potential toxins. This protective response commonly ...
MSN: Is Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Really Migraine in Disguise? What Parents Need to Know
If you care for a child who experiences severe nausea and vomiting — or do so yourself — you’ll want to understand everything you can about how to treat it and what to expect as time passes. Learn ...
Is Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Really Migraine in Disguise? What Parents Need to Know
Vomiting is when muscles in your belly, chest, neck and head work together to push whatever’s in your stomach out. This forceful expulsion of your stomach’s contents can be a symptom of many conditions. But when you’re vomiting, what you really want is a way to make it stop.