{"id":14599,"date":"2026-06-30T09:27:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T13:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/?p=14599"},"modified":"2026-06-30T09:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T13:27:09","slug":"identifying-vomiting-versus-regurgitation-in-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/identifying-vomiting-versus-regurgitation-in-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Identifying Vomiting Versus Regurgitation in Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You hear a gulping sound. You witness your pet hunched over. Then, out comes a mess out of the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question: did your dog or cat just vomit? Or was it regurgitation?&nbsp; Yes, this topic is far from appetizing but it\u2019s time to learn the difference so that you can best help your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we teach in our pet first aid\/CPR classes, the more details \u2013 and evidence \u2013 you can provide to your veterinarian, the better chances that your pet can receive the best \u2013 and most-specific \u2013 treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Is Vomiting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26Blog-Cat-Drool-Pic.png\" rel=\"lightbox[14599]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"14600\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/identifying-vomiting-versus-regurgitation-in-your-pet\/pphjune26blog-cat-drool-pic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26Blog-Cat-Drool-Pic.png\" data-orig-size=\"1254,1254\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"PPHJune26Blog Cat Drool Pic\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26Blog-Cat-Drool-Pic-1024x1024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26Blog-Cat-Drool-Pic-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26Blog-Cat-Drool-Pic-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26Blog-Cat-Drool-Pic-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26Blog-Cat-Drool-Pic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26Blog-Cat-Drool-Pic-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26Blog-Cat-Drool-Pic.png 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By definition, vomiting is quite active. Your pet definitely gives you plenty of warning signs. &nbsp;They may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lip licking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pacing or restlessness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting into a hunched-over sit or stand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visible signs of heaving in the abdominal area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware that vomiting can happen hours after your pet finishes a meal and it can happen any time during the day. As yucky as this is, you do need to inspect the vomit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vomit can contain foam, hairballs in cats, gooey fluid, yellow bile and even partially digested kibble or treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Causes of Vomiting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26BlogLeadPic.png\" rel=\"lightbox[14599]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-attachment-id=\"14601\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/identifying-vomiting-versus-regurgitation-in-your-pet\/pphjune26blogleadpic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26BlogLeadPic.png\" data-orig-size=\"1402,1122\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"PPHJune26BlogLeadPic\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26BlogLeadPic-1024x819.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26BlogLeadPic-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26BlogLeadPic-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26BlogLeadPic-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26BlogLeadPic-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PPHJune26BlogLeadPic.png 1402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many actions can trigger a vomiting episode.&nbsp; Among the top contenders are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eating too rapidly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drastic changes in what you feed your dog or cat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hairballs due to over grooming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pesky parasites, including fleas and ticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ingesting poisonous plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical issues, including gastritis, hyperthyroidism, inflammatory bowel disease and kidney disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Is Regurgitation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regurgitation, by definition, involves no retching, no abdominal heaving and comes quietly and quickly with little warning.&nbsp; It tends to occur right after a meal or within a minute or two of swallowing a treat. Unlike vomiting, what comes out of the mouth is from the esophagus because the food has not reached the stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examining the spewed mass, you may find it can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Undigested food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tubular in shape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smeared in saliva or mucous<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Void of any sour smell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Causes of Regurgitation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many factors that can cause regurgitation in dogs and cats. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A feeling of stress while eating. One of your pets may feel bullied by another pet while attempting to eat his meal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating too quickly, causing food to fly out of mouth from the esophagus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A medical issue with the esophagus, including inflammation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hair swallowed during eating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Congenital issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your Action Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be your pet\u2019s best health ally. Do this by tapping your pet detective skills. If possible, even record a short video of the event to share with your veterinarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reach out to your veterinarian if you notice that your pet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has blood in the vomit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starts to vomit daily or more than once in a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begins to lose weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shows signs of having trouble swallowing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regurgitates frequently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Displays a swollen abdomen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is unable to even keep water down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, vomiting and regurgitation are unpleasant, but they are signals that your pet needs help. Do not delay in seeking veterinary help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Learn more<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more on ways to keep your cats and dogs safe by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/courses\/pets\">https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/courses\/pets<\/a>. Consider taking our veterinarian-approved online pet first aid\/CPR course. Enter this code: <strong>CPR \u2013 ARDEN MOORE<\/strong> and receive a 10 percent discount! And, if you are interested in becoming a Pro Pet Hero instructor, please click on the BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR button on the home page for more details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You hear a gulping sound. You witness your pet hunched over. Then, out comes a mess out of the mouth. Question: did your dog or cat just vomit? Or was it regurgitation?&nbsp; Yes, this topic is far from appetizing but it\u2019s time to learn the difference so that you can best help your pet. 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