Vomiting and diarrhoea — initial client contact

Abstract

Vomiting and diarrhoea are two very common presentations in veterinary practice. They may occur together, as seen in gastroenteritis, or may exist independently. It should be remembered, however, that both are clinical signs and not diagnoses. They may be caused by underlying disease or a mechanical abnormality, which may or may not be gastric or intestinal in origin. Both can be caused by a vast number of conditions.

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Libby Sheridan

Libby Sheridan

MVB MRCVS

Libby graduated from Dublin Vet School and spent a number of years working primarily in small animal practice. She then joined the pet food industry before setting up her own business, Mojo Consultancy, offering specialist project management and communication support to the vet and pet care industry. Libby lives in Hertfordshire and is the proud owner of an 11-year-old mongrel, called Gulliver.