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*Witholding food and water for 24hours is usually sufficient to control vomiting
 
*Witholding food and water for 24hours is usually sufficient to control vomiting
 
*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
 
*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
*Gut protectants should be considered
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*Gut protectants should be considered if the animal presents with haematemesis. Some examples include:
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**Sucralfate - Forms a protective barrier over the mucosal surface and also stimulates bicarbonate and mucus secretion.
     
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