Gastritis

Gastritis: An irritation of the stomach caused by indigestion, spoiled food, chills, or vermin. A symptom is the vomiting of a clear or yellow fluid in an effort to rid its body of harmful food. Fasting for 24 hours is recommended. There is also an acute form of gastritis with not only vomiting but also high fever, diarrhea, and excessive thirst. In such cases, a visit to the vet is absolutely necessary.














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