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| ==Treatment== | | ==Treatment== |
− | ===Electrolyte and acid-base derangements=== | + | ===Stabilisation=== |
− | *If present, these need to be corrected peior to anaesthesia.
| + | *Electrolyte and acid-base derangements are common in a vomiting animal. These need to be addressed prior to anaesthesia. |
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| ===Surgery=== | | ===Surgery=== |
− | * | + | *Once stabilised, the animal can be taken to surgery. |
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| ==Prognosis== | | ==Prognosis== |
− | | + | *Good, if there is no septic peritonitis and there is no need for a large resection of the intestines. |
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