Emesis in dogs: a review

Authors: Elwood, C.¹; Devauchelle, P.²; Elliott, J.³; Freiche, V.⁴; German, A. J.⁵; Gualtieri, M.⁶; Hall, E.⁷; den Hertog, E.⁸; Neiger, R.⁹; Peeters, D.¹⁰; Roura, X.¹¹; Savary-Bataille, K.¹²

Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice, Volume 51, Number 1, January 2010 , pp. 4-22(19)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Abstract:

Emesis is a common presenting sign in small animal practice. It requires a rational approach to management that is based upon a sound understanding of pathophysiology combined with logical decision making. This review, which assesses the weight of available evidence, outlines the physiology of the vomiting reflex, causes of emesis, the consequences of emesis and the approach to clinical management of the vomiting dog. The applicability of diagnostic testing modalities and the merit of traditional approaches to management, such as dietary changes, are discussed. The role and usefulness of both traditional and novel anti-emetic drugs is examined, including in specific circumstances such as following cytotoxic drug treatment. The review also examines areas in which common clinical practice is not necessarily supported by objective evidence and, as such, highlights questions worthy of further clinical research.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-5827.2009.00820.x

Affiliations: 1: Davies Veterinary Specialists, Manor Farm Business Park, Higham Gobion, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 3HR 2: Centre de Cancérologie Vétérinaire, ENVA, 7 Avenue du Général du Galle, 94700 Maisons Alfort, France 3: Royal Veterinary College, Royal College Street, London NW1 0TU 4: Clinique Vétérinaire Alliance, 8 boulevard Godard, 33300 Bordeaux, France 5: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Leahurst Campus, Chester High Road, Neston, Wirral CH64 7TE 6: Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, Section of Surgery, University of Milan, Via Celoria, 10, 20133 Milan, Italy 7: Division of Companion Animal Studies, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU 8: Dierenarts Specialisten Amsterdam, Weesperzijde 147, 1091 ET Amsterdam, The Netherlands 9: Universität Giessen, Veterinämedizinsche Fakultät, Medizinische und Gerichtliche Veterinerklinik I, Franfurterstrasse 126, 35392 Giessen, Germany 10: Université de Liège, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Clinique Medicale des Petits Animaux, Bat 44, Sart-Tilman, 4000 Liège, Belgium 11: Servei de Medicina Interna, Hospital Clínic Veterinari, Facultat de Veterinària, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra 08193, Spain 12: PFIZER Animal Health, Europe & AfME ahg, 23-25, avenue du Dr Lannelongue, 75668 Paris Cedex 14, France

Publication date: 2010-01-01

Emesis in dogs: a review

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