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==Treatment==

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===Electrolyte and acid-base derangements~~===~~

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===Stabilisation===

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*If present, these need to be ~~corrected peior~~ to anaesthesia.

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*Electrolyte and acid-base derangements are common in a vomiting animal. These need to be addressed prior to anaesthesia.

===Surgery===

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*Once stabilised, the animal can be taken to surgery.

==Prognosis==

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*Good, if there is no septic peritonitis and there is no need for a large resection of the intestines.

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