Because gastritis can be symptomatic of other serious problems,
it is important to pay attention to the symptoms, and determine
if it is acute or chronic. The veterinarian will perform tests
in order to accurately diagnose the root cause of the gastritis,
and treat accordingly. Acute gastritis and chronic gastritis
share symptoms; they only differ in the duration. Acute
gastritis is categorized as having symptoms for less than seven
days. Anything beyond seven days is considered chronic.Symptoms
of Acute and Chronic GastritisVomiting is the most common
symptom of gastritis. Vomiting differs from regurgitation in
that it involves abdominal contractions. These contractions can
be very painful for the dog or cat, and the vomit may contain
yellow foamy bile, red fresh blood, or coffee-ground-like
digested blood. If the vomit contains red or digested blood,
veterinary intervention is necessary.Abdominal Pain can range
from irritating to severe. Often the animal’s demeanor is what
signifies pain, so watch your pet’