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Vomiting is the body's natural way of emitting things in the digestive system. The most common causes of vomiting are gastroenteritis, the stomach flu, food poisoning, overeating, food allergies and over-consumption of alcohol. Vomit is usually made up of partly digested food particles and digestive juices, and exits the body through the mouth.

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Do all animals vomit?

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No. Some mammals (rats and other rodents, horses) don't vomit. I don't know if every other animal vomits but I DO know that not every animal vomits.

Why does my dog vomit and breathe hard?

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These could be symptoms of many conditions, including an obstruction of the trachea, an internal injury, or an infection of the lungs. These are also classic symptoms of a heartworm infestation. All of the above are life-threatening , so please take your dog to a veterinarian for a complete examination as soon as possible. Even if the problem turns out to be a relatively minor one, such as kennel cough, it's best to play it safe.

Do mice vomit?

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no a rat can not throw up that is the reason rat poison works however if a rat throws up it will automatically die.

How do you get dog vomit out of the carpet?

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In a clean spray bottle, mix together equal parts white vinegar and water. The acidic vinegar can break down diarrhea while the water will loosen it up from the fibers. Use the spray bottle to fully saturate the affected area. Let the mixture soak into the carpet for up to ten minutes

Do roaches vomit?

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i dont know?i been searching it up all day...i asked the question.

What causes a dog to continually vomit?

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This could be anything, from a stomach infection to parasites to a noxious/toxic substance to simply too much food for the stomach to handle. If your dog continues to throw up for longer than 24 hours, or is acting otherwise ill, you should take him/her to the vet for an examination.

What is whale vomit called?

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Whale vomit is called Ambergris, and it is/was used in the perfume industry. It is highly valuable if it has been floating around for a few years, getting washed and polished by the sea and baked by the sun, losing its pungent smell and developing a sweet aroma. Current prices are around the £10 per gram mark.

Why dog vomit white frothy?

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Your dog has something called "Bloat" It's kind of hard to explain- I don't think it's like human bloating. Here is a link to read more about bloat. See Related Link

Why does your cat vomit after feeding?

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This is not normal behaviour. Does your cat only vomit up dry food, or other types of food as well? It sounds like your cat is completely rejecting its food because it cannot digest or swallow it. It is very possible this could be down to the food itself.

Many brands of dry food are packed with corns and grains. This is cheap carbohydrate filler that the food manufacturers use as its a cheaper source of protein than meat is. Cats are strict carnivores, so can only get their nutrients from meat-based protein, not plant-based protein.

Sadly, it is all this carbohydrate filler is probably the reason your cat is vomiting up undigested pieces immediately after eating. Cats cannot digest such a high level carbohydrate at all; the stomach usually ends up working far harder than it should just to try and break the kibble down (a cat's stomach has evolved to break down raw meat quickly - not to store grain). This doesn't help as many cats will just swallow pieces of kibble whole - they will often not crunch the food. The biscuits will often just sit in the stomach for long periods of time and often get converted into fat (this is one of the main causes of obesity) if the cat does manage to digest it. Yes, even vomiting up food the cat has had for years can happen.

It might be advisable to take him to the vets to make sure there is no underlying problem, and to switch him to a grain-free food. There are many wet foods that are high in meat and grain free, but there are also some dry foods out there with no grain such as Orijen. Look at the Ingredients and stay away from labels such as "grain, corn, wheat gluten, grain/corn by product, by product meal" etc.

What if your puppy does not vomit after eating rat poison?

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when a dog feels sick they will eat grass. this causes a gag reflex and then causes the dog to vomit. peroxide might be harmful depending on how much was swallowed

Can an elephant vomit?

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they can they just spred their legs out and lien down and puke.it does hurt them but it can happen

Why does your dog vomit yellow?

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It's bile, a chemical secreted by the liver for digestion. If a dog vomits yellow stuff or foamy yellow stuff it generally means his stomach is empty and this is causing nausea. Try increasing the frequency of his meals or offering a small snack between meals to keep a little something in his stomach and keep it settled.

Where can you find whale vomit?

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You need to get the specimen looked at/identified by a marine biologist. If it is Ambergris (whale vomit) it will be valuable so make sure you take it it a reputable expert.

see the link below.

What happens if your ferret vomits?

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Ferrets can vomit for a number of reasons, one might be intestinal blockage.

Ferrets can dehydrate quickly from vomiting. Your ferrets needs to see a Veterinarian as quickly as possible

What animals don't vomit?

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Rats cannot vomit. Neither can the house mouse, guinea pig, and rabbit.

Do birds vomit?

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== == I dont no a lot about this subject . but i do know that some birds do. but it depends on the type of bird :D GEORGE
Yes. Some birds regurgitate to feed their young. And yes, I imagine geese and ducks could vomit if something was stuck in their throat. I have never seen one do this. I have, however, seen a Canada Goose sneeze.

Is perfume made out of whale vomit?

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Whale vomit (technically called Ambergris) was once used as an ingredient in perfumes because of the earthy fragrance it aquires with age. It is rarely used in modern day perfumes and has been replaced by synthetic ingredients that produce the same scent.

What should you do if your cat vomits?

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You should take your cat to a veterinarian for examination - cats do not vomit and have diarrhea at the same time without having a serious medical condition going on.

Your dog vomits yellow?

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The yellow color in vomitus comes from bile, which is secreted into the small intestine rather than the stomach. This implies the dog is vomiting on an empty stomach and the pyloric sphincter is not completely closed. This is not normal behavior and your dog should be seen by your vet shortly, particularly if your dog is showing other abnormal behaviors or symptoms.

Blood in dog's vomit?

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My dog has always eaten alot of grass, sometimes she throws up but most of the time she doesn't when she has eaten grass. Last night after she had eaten grass she threw up and it had traces of blood in it. Should I be alarmed?

Can groundhogs vomit?

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swine flu

Why can't horses vomit?

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They can, actually. The act of regurgitation is very, very similar to vomiting, except that it is a much less forceful, somewhat more "passive" process where food from the foregut is brought up--albeit gently--into the mouth to be chewed as cud. Vomiting is much more forceful, and usually an ominous sign in cattle signifying acute gastric distention issues, however it is rare to see a bovine vomit--same with horses.

Can whales vomit?

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Yes! They can and do throw up. In fact, when the vomit from sperm whales petrifies and washes up on the shore it's called "ambergris" a substance commonly used as an additive in perfumes and colognes!

Why does papaya smell like vomit?

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Because vomit smells like papaya.

What causes a rooster to vomit?

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Chickens might vomit for a number of different reasons. They usually "vomit" water after drinking too much or had been drinking when they were picked up. They might also be sick due to a disease or a bug.