Nutritional management of acute vomiting and diarrhea

Course overview

Vomiting and diarrhea are two of the main reasons owners bring their pets to the hospital. It is important for veterinary team members to identify these clinical signs and ascertain a complete history and evaluation regarding these frequent signs in presenting pets. Nutritional management is a crucial part of therapy in the management of vomiting and or diarrhea. Specific key nutritional factors play a role in managing vomiting and diarrhea in cats and dogs through enteral and parenteral nutrition and veterinary technicians should recognize the circumstances and reasoning for the KNFs to ensure a positive outcome for the vomiting and diarrheic patient.