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Review
. 2013 Apr;15(4):237-65.
doi: 10.1177/1098612X12473466. Epub 2013 Feb 12.

Mechanisms, causes, investigation and management of vomiting disorders in cats: a literature review

Daniel J Batchelor  1 , Patrick Devauchelle, Jonathan Elliott, Clive M Elwood, Valerie Freiche, Massimo Gualtieri, Edward J Hall, Erik Den Hertog, Reto Neiger, Dominique Peeters, Xavier Roura, Karine Savary-Bataille, Alexander J German
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Mechanisms, causes, investigation and management of vomiting disorders in cats: a literature review

Daniel J Batchelor et al. J Feline Med Surg. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

Vomiting is a common presenting complaint in feline practice. This article differs from previous reviews in that it is an evidence-based review of the mechanisms, causes, investigation and management of vomiting in the domestic cat. Published evidence was reviewed, and then used to make recommendations for clinical assessment, diagnosis, antiemetic drug treatment, dietary management and monitoring of cats presenting with vomiting. The strength of the evidence on which recommendations are made (and areas where evidence is lacking for cats) has been highlighted throughout.

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Conflict of interest statement

The European Emesis Council is supported financially by Pfizer Animal Health, the manufacturers of maropitant. One of the authors (KB) is an employee of Pfizer Animal Health, who was involved in reviewing the manuscript prior to submission. However, while comments could be made on the article content, Pfizer Animal Health were not allowed to draft or review the ‘antiemetic therapy’ section, could not prevent information from being included and could not prevent the work from being submitted for publication.

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Figure 1
Schematic diagram showing receptor types potentially involved in emetic pathways in the cat [OEG B]. 5HT = serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine); α2 receptor = alpha-2 adrenergic receptor; ACh = acetyl choline; CRTZ = chemoreceptor trigger zone; H1 receptor = histamine type 1 receptor; NK1 = neurokinin 1
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