Could this be something more serious? Perhaps ring the vet and have a chat with them? I think this is worth getting checked by the vet – symptoms that last that long, even if irregular, are always something of a concern. Thank you for your advice. At what point do I make the trip to the emergency vet? My cat threw up this morning about an hour after being fed wet food. If she’s been sick but isn’t eating or drinking, then I think she should be checked out. She poops every other day but this week she poops and then vomits. I have no idea where he was able to eat it. No weight loss. He had 6 mls in a span of 6 hours. Your pet may be acting abnormally because it is not feeling well. Actually, where we stay, there the local doctor don have other facilities than blood test and sonography, so if we do it will it be helpful, they say it won be much helpful as the results won be that accurate.. If she is suffering from something so serious that it cannot be improved then her suffering needs to end. Is this somthing serious? My 3-year-old cat Maurice usually vomits after eating about 1-2 times a week, he eats too fast. If it’s a one-off I wouldn’t worry, but if it continues, give your vet a ring and let them know. So immediately took him to the vet and again they gave him his proper medication for his stomach which was supposed to be for a whole week then he was back to his regular routine. I’m trying to get a handle on this and decide if I need to take him to the vet now, or wait and observe some more. After the 3rd time he seemed to become lethargic. Thanks. And she’s usually really hungry right after she vomits. My cat is 11 she has been sick 3 times today which she normally is never sick. The first time he vomited it- it was a combination of the previous nights dinner, hair, thin green looking âstemâ and some woven close textured pink The other day she had another episode. If, however, your cat has diarrhea for longer than one day, take note. Hello, our cat Cookie has been throwing up for 4 or 5 days now. He has had quite a bit of bloodwork done and even exploratory surgery with no indications of disease or infection. Otherwise sheâs still active, and there arenât any signs of illness such as fatigue and not attempting to move around. Sheâs had all of her shots, been spayed, dewormed and even has a flea collar. He doesn’t do anything but lay down. I would very strongly advise you get him checked out by your vet – vomiting that is associated with weight loss and/or does not resolve within 24 hours or so almost always needs investigating. Took her home. She is also drinking water, but is throwing up this frequently something to be concerned about? Since that day, she has only vomited once, but continues once a day to foam at the mouth. She has most likely taken a few bits of our ZZ plant (toxic.) Hi, we have a six month old kitten that we’ve had for three weeks. I donât want to ignore something serious but also donât want to take her unless necessary – she is a high stress cat and taking her causes her a lot of stress. A friend of mine gave me a kitten when he was only 6 weeks old she had nine other kittens to get rid of I took one he was fine the first couple of days eating wet food but wasn’t drinking water, then for a couple days he was doing both but just within the last couple of days I’ve been giving him wet food and hours later he will vomit it back up and before he vomits he starts making this really deep meowing noise so I hurry and put him in the litter box and he throws up everything he’s eaten hours before, he’s been drinking water but every time he eats it comes back up like I said hours later. She has been asleep most of the afternoon and evening although I noticed she does change her sleeping position. So irresponsible! As there is no food in the stomach there is nothing to be digested and these fluids then accumulate. At what point should I be concerned, and is there anything I can try at home before calling the vet? Should I be concerned, if it is rabies, even if I had my shot already? Some cats do seem to respond to stressful situations by throwing up, so it’s possible that was what was going on. Had vet see him 2xs done labs all came back fine. Theyâre 8-10 weeks old. Unfortunately, determining the cause is sometimes really complicated. He wasn’t aggressive or suddenly hiding. He took 3 bites of white rice ..hand fed and 2 syringes of water. THis has been going on for two days. He is up to date on his worm and flea medicines. Looked relieved, began eating etc. Today is Wednesday, she is puking this clearish green color, she hasn’t eaten all day, we give her water but barely drinks any of if (So we have to use a insulin thing to give it to her, no harm is being done though). In addition, a cat can also vomit bile after poisoning. If it’s been going on for more than a few days, definitely worth getting your vet to check her out. She chews everything! Diarrhea may be the simple result of the dog getting into your trash can and getting an upset tummy. Once your cat gets home from the vet, you should give him water. I came home from work to find she had thrown up at least 4 more times during the day. Adult cats should be wormed every 1-3 months, and kittens more frequently. Heâs not really one to eat things he shouldnât or get into mischief when Iâm asleep. I think heâs looking better and acting better but Iâm still worried because heâs old. She seems ok in herself. So she is currently not eating or drinking without being sick. I do notice he likes to eat hair elastics and I have found bits of one in his vomit before. How long do I let this go on before panicking? Also, she drinks plenty of water, and is her sweet affectionate self. Hi, is there no 24/7 emergency vet in the area? Hi there. Then all of a sudden, he is hypersalivating then it seemed that he was having a hard time breathing or was choking from his saliva. She had a cut from our dog about 2 1/2 weeks ago, unsure if it was a bite or claw but she had to be sedated and stitched up. I started getting worried so i put him on vitamins. Weâre in the middle of a snow storm so Iâm trying not to drive to the emergency vet if possible. I already got at ID and ERIG shots 2 years prior. His food was just his wet food. Her meow is a bit scratchy but thatâs about all Iâve noticed. However, if it’s not safe to drive, it’s not safe! Sheâs about 3 years old, long hair. The biggest hairball I’ve ever seen him throw up by far. It might be related to the tumour – sarcomas can have a range of effects on different body systems – but many cats do vomit occasionally anyway. A couple weeks ago, he managed to get ahold of yet another rubber object (I swear we try our best to keep things out of his reach! Ended at 8-13 kibbles every two hours. He does not vomit when taking Cerenia (12 mg., every other day), but does when not taking it. Tia. We have a new kitten in our house. Now I’m paranoid cos he vomited but is eating and drinking and acting normal. Ingestion is usually not witnessed, partly why itâs often fatal. he also sound a bit congested in his nose and his voice is a bit hoarse when he meows. Now I don’t know what to do, she won’t eat her food but she seems fine. He finally came out from under the bed at 6:45am and immediately ran to his food and water and began to eat a small amount, but he drank a lot of water. Update: he took a nap and when he woke up he was crying for food so I gave him maybe 10 pieces of dry food all scattered so that he wouldnât eat it fast. Vomiting or diarrhea can stem from many other causes, too, including gastrointestinal illnesses or parasite infections that include hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, or giardia, Stickney says. She stopped eating from last 2 days. However, as the gut reabsorbs the moisture, the lump dries out, forming a blockage. Below, we summarize the main pathologies that can cause your cat to vomit this yellow-green fluid: As we have explained, the color of bile is not exclusively yellow. Hello. Any animal with purple gums is likely to need emergency veterinary attention – it’s usually a sign of shock or cardiorespiratory failure. She also used the litter box prior to throwing up. Not getting her to purr… she was vomiting. Infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses or small parasites known as protozoa can cause gastrointestinal signs. If he can’t pass urine though that’s an emergency; and if he shows any other signs, also time to get him seen. It is expensive but if there is something I can give my cat to poop to help I will . Unfortunately, there’s not a lot you can do to get it to move along once it’s wedged; maintaining her hydration with small amounts of water is the best you can do but unless it dissolves by itself – which hopefully it will! I will call our vet to eliminate all possibilities. The boy is ok but the girl has the odd sneeze and has had loose stools a couple times. After changing the water, she has actually started to reduce vomitting. Sadly, sometimes euthanasia may have to be considered. Ingestion of foreign bodies. The next day his brother and my aunt (his brother’s owner) went home. I don’t have even $1.00 for a vet. My husband works from home and told me our tabby cat was extremely lethargic yesterday and threw up twice. That vomiting has increased over the last year and again I brought if up to a vet that ran more tests, specifically for her thyroid. He then laid down again for a few hours. Help? He seems to be normal after. Could she have pulled a muscle and simply been miserable from the pain? This is a rather different issue, and can occur with blockages to the oesophagus (gullet), or conditions such as a hiatus hernia. I have witnessed five and he is not yet on medication. My cat rolly is throwing up alot ,will not eat or drink at all and he is losing weight and is very sleepy I don’t know what to do .one of my other cats did the same thing but she past away a few days later it’s really worries me. Itâs also thought some cats may actually be allergic to certain proteins in foods. My cat eats around 5 a.m. and p.m. each day. An intolerance is possible, as would inflammatory bowel disease. I didnât take his dry food away, he ate a few pieces, then threw up again about an hour later. For the past 3-5 days, however, I have woken up to find that he has a large vomit overnight. Registration confirmation will be emailed to you. Only notable symptoms have been vomiting and diarrhea but other than that she’s been doing completely fine. If she’s otherwise well, withholding food (but not water) for 12-24 hours won’t do her any harm, and will allow anything nasty to work its way through. I was I would strongly advise a vet check if he’s been vomiting for 4 days; if he’s still active and eating it’s unlikely to be anything dangerous at this stage but if not addressed it could become a serious issue. No blood in stool or vomit. She puked up the clear liquid once today but nothing else, she still has that scratchy meow sometimes though. My cat is 3…always healthy and inside only. Coughing 2 or 3 X in past few days. Any advice? Required fields are marked *. She was given an antibiotic injection and all was fine and she looks like it healed nicely. He ate a tiny bit that night and I thought he was doing okay. If the diarrhea begins to improve, your dog has a good appetite, and there's no vomiting, you can start to gradually add your dog's normal food to the bland diet mixture. Yes, that amount of vomiting definitely suggests that veterinary attention is required. My 2 year old cat has been intermittently vomiting every couple days for 6 weeks. Or should I wait? It was only this morning. If I see anymore issues arise, I will make your suggestions to my vet. Hello my kitten milo has vomited in three days now and won’t touch his food even after he eats some he vomits and he is very sleepy he drinks his water but just don’t know what to do can you help? If you guys have any questions let me know regarding his condition. He eats a little less than a can of Royal Canin gastrointestinal high energy soft food a day along with some dry food. I had a vet tell me it sounded like an upper respiratory virus and should go away within 3-5 days, less if he’s vaccinated, which he is. I wasnât sure whether or not in my cats case this is serious or not because itâs not happening everyday, not even every other day, so I donât know whether it is necessary to take her to the vet. The antibiotics the vet gave me, he sicks straight back up – I just can’t get him to take them. One possibility would be a form of epilepsy, or some other seizure disorder. Or something more serious. I just really want to know what are the possible reasons for his death. I apply pressure on her abdomen and no signs of pain or discomfort. This has opened before with him. Then he jumped off the bed and hacked up a more liquidy vomit with no chunks and a lot less of it. I think whatever the cause, he needs veterinary attention – vomiting can kill from fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and oral rehydration therapy may not be enough to keep up with it. The most likely reason is that she’s competing with her sister – are they fed separately, out of sight of each other? However, this reaction can also be caused by an impulse from the central nervous system. So we had her checked out got told she has elevated white blood cells which could me kidney disease we have sent off a pee sample which we are still waiting for results. The next step would usually be X-rays and/or ultrasound scans, and possibly even gut biopsies. For example, chronic kidney disease can cause a very gradual worsening of these signs that you might not notice on a day-to-day basis. Hey Guys I assumed she got into something but never figured it out. Any insight you can provide in relation to your cat, did she oversome anxiety etc, if so how long after the event , etc will be deeply appreciated. I think Iâm mainly asking to help ease my nerves, but could simply grooming himself and the new cat during shedding season be causing this? she is due to go n get an operation on her other eye to save it what is wrong n should i go ahead with the other eye operation. Is there any concern or what should I have her checked for? Could this have to do with hair balls or should I change up his food? I’d have a chat with your vet and see if they have any other ideas – a cat-safe laxative paste might be an option, which your vet will be able to prescribe or recommend. Last 2 days her stools are loose as well. The defense mechanism of the digestive tract "activates" anti-peristaltic movements that cause vomiting. My question is, Is my cat throwing up his food to tell me he doesnât like it and heâs just being mean about it or do you believe it could be somethings severe he doesnât have loss of appetite if anything he meows heâs very vocal heâs still very well active sleeps right hydrates well everything seems to be OK with him yet I donât understand why he is vomiting. The vet told me that you should NOT give boiled rice and chicken to cats because it causes diarrhea! There are lots of possible causes but if he cannot eat or drink, he will die of dehydration within days. My cat is 11 years old, and chooses to live a life upstairs away from our dog downstairs, and constantly needs attention from me. Ask a vet online-âHow often should an 8 week old kitten be using the litter trayâ, Does your cat have dementia? This cluster of accumulation can be extremely aggressive to the gastric mucous membranes, since it generates a highly corrosive effect, which irritates and inflames the stomach walls. If she’s still throwing up tomorrow, though, I’d definitely think about getting her checked over before the Christmas break. But if he doesn’t start to bounce back within 24 hours of the vomiting stopping – vet time. Also, he moved around ok but slower than usual. Could you solve the mystery of why you kitty looked as if on edge and anxious? I have no idea if he has been sick between times outside. It was very random but the pain seemed to pass within the hour. Keep her warm and comfortable, offer water, and try to get her to a vet ASAP. We thought maybe hes eating to fast so we took away the food. my 6 month old kitty Rocky Horror has been doing a lot of gagging for the past week or so. I think stop the treats first – if the vomiting and diarrhoea don’t clear up in a day or two, or get worse, then vet. I just awoke at 4am to my 16yr old cat being sick and panting heavily. Firstly, try not to feed her onions – she may like them but they are toxic to cats. Then twice a day for 2/3 days. I think that vomiting every night for 3-5 days isn’t normal, and I would be inclined to get him checked at the vets. If one day your cat’s stool is softer than normal, there’s nothing to worry about. I’ve spent thousands and no one seems to have any real answers. Thank you. Thank you for your help. After throwing up he seemed to play normally and was his normal cuddly self – he also ate and drank again after both times. We switched his food and got him off wet and now heâs throwing up everyday. He has always been a sleeper and still is. and recently I have tried every food out there, even boiled chicken, and there are times it just comes back up. After over $500 of blood work, again I was told she was fine. What can I do for him. Heâs still eating and drinking normally, even playing. It’s possible – are there any toxic plants like lilies in the house? Case, a cat vomits yellow, it ’ s difficult to determine the cause is very lethargic to... 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