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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
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Many different techniques of treating acute gastritis have been described in the literature. In general, therapy is designed to rest the stomach by witholding food and maintaining the animal's fluid , electrolyte and acid/base balance.
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*Parenteral fluid therapy
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*Witholding food and water for 24hours is usually sufficient to control vomiting
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*Small amounts of a bland diet such as boiled chicken and potato can be offered once the animal has not vomited for at least 12 hours
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*Gut protectants should be considered
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==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
    
==References==
 
==References==
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