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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
 
Underlying causes of vomiting should be addressed first.
 
Underlying causes of vomiting should be addressed first.
Drugs that promote gastric peristalsis/motility may be administered once a diagnosis of a gastric motility disorder has been reached. These drugs may include:
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Drugs that promote gastric peristalsis/motility may be administered once a diagnosis of a gastric motility disorder has been reached. Several drugs have been proposed and may include:
 
*Cisapride (30 minutes before each meal)
 
*Cisapride (30 minutes before each meal)
 
**reduces tachygastria
 
**reduces tachygastria
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*Metoclopramide
 
*Metoclopramide
 
**increases gastric peristalsis
 
**increases gastric peristalsis
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==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
 
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Animals that respond well to medical management have a good prognosis. Those who respond poorly to medical treatment have a poor prognosis.
 
==References==
 
==References==
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