Occasional vomiting can be normal in cats. However, if your cat isn't used to vomiting (and suddenly vomits), is losing weight, seems sick or has an increased frequency of vomiting, contact your veterinarian. Here are a few simple methods to help your cat feel better and stop vomiting.
Step
Part 1 of 3: Determining the Cause
Step 1. Check the last time your cat was dewormed
The presence of worms (such as tapeworms) in the body can cause a cat to vomit. By giving him deworming, you can get the cat to stop vomiting or at least rule out worms as the cause.
- If hunting is allowed, cats should be dewormed more often.
- If it has not been given for a long time, immediately give the cat deworming medicine.
- Many types of deworming can be purchased at pharmacies.
- For roundworms, use lambectin (Revolution).
- Milbemycin (Interceptor) can be used to eradicate many types of worms.
Step 2. Be aware of possible allergens
Many cats have allergies, especially to proteins. Cats may have an intolerance to a food component. Identify and eliminate the allergen from the food.
- Ask your vet about hypoallergenic diets.
- Apply a hypoallergenic diet to the cat for 8 weeks to ensure that the allergen is gone.
- Introduce your cat to new foods slowly, one type at a time, and check the type of food that makes him vomit
- When the allergen reaches its stomach, the cat will become irritated and vomit.
- Some cats will vomit immediately after eating the allergen. However, there are also those who vomit a few hours after eating it.
Step 3. Check what new medications the cat is taking
Cats are very sensitive to drugs and many medications have side effects that can cause them to vomit. Pay attention to any medications that are given to the cat and check whether these drugs might be causing the cat to vomit or not.
- Your veterinarian will be able to give you more information about the complications of the medication.
- If medication is causing your cat to vomit, ask your vet for alternatives.
- Cats are very sensitive to drugs and home remedies should not be given carelessly.
Part 2 of 3: Taking Immediate Action
Step 1. Brush the cat's fur daily
Hairballs are common in cats and are the result of their habit of cleaning their fur. When cleaning his body, the fur can be swallowed by the cat and cause him to vomit or have an upset stomach. By combing the fur, you can minimize the amount of hair your cat may ingest and prevent your cat from vomiting from hairballs.
- Comb the cat's fur every day.
- Long-haired and short-haired cats should be brushed equally.
- Use a comb to remove tangled hair.
- Use a rubber comb to remove loose hair.
Step 2. Give the cat dry food to prevent hairballs
Several types of cat food sold were created to minimize hairballs. Try choosing dry cat food that is high in fiber.
Fiber helps the hair pass through the digestive system
Step 3. Use a cat-friendly lubricating paste
If your cat is throwing up hairballs a lot, consider buying a cat lubricating paste. The lubricant was created to help cats remove hairballs.
- Many such products like Lax-a-paste or Katalax are available in the market.
- Many of them are made from inert liquid paraffin and are often flavored to get the cat to lick it.
- Apply about 2.5 cm of lubricant on the cat's nails twice a day for 2-3 days for the cat to lick it.
- The paste will coat the hairball and help it pass through the stool.
Step 4. Help the cat eat slowly
Some cats eat quickly and therefore swallow a lot of fur. This can cause the cat's stomach to irritate and vomit afterwards. Stop this behavior with these simple actions:
- Place the cat food in the muffin tin so that the portion of the food is smaller and the cat eats more slowly.
- Several devices created to slowly dispense food are also readily available and can be purchased.
Part 3 of 3: Deciding Whether or Not to Take a Cat to the Vet
Step 1. Watch the weight
Cats that vomit but are healthy do not lose weight. Take your cat to the vet if your cat vomits at least 2-3 times a week and is losing weight. You should also take your cat to the vet if any of the following symptoms of intestinal dysfunction appear:
- Soft stools
- Bloody stool
- The stool is slimy
- Diarrhea
Step 2. Watch for changes in the cat's behavior
Watch for any behavior that the cat is not accustomed to. These behaviors can include many things, but if they don't usually occur, take your cat to the vet. Here are examples of things to watch out for:
- Lack of energy, tired, or lethargic.
- Quiet, aloof, or tired.
- Frequent meowing or hyperactivity.
Step 3. Pay attention to his eating and drinking habits
Pay attention to how often the cat eats and drinks. Also pay attention to the amount of food and water consumed. If there is an abnormality in his appetite or drinking, take the cat to the vet.
- Call your vet if your cat is eating or drinking less and is losing weight.
- Call your vet if your cat is drinking more than usual.
Step 4. If in doubt, contact your veterinarian
The cause of cat vomiting can not always be easily identified. Your vet will be able to identify it and help determine if it's a symptom of a more serious illness such as:
- Pancreatitis
- Kidney illness
- Liver disease
- Inflammation of the intestine
- Worms
- Infection
Tips
Vomiting, even though it may seem disgusting to humans, can be normal for cats
Warning
- Take your cat to the vet if symptoms other than vomiting appear.
- Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian if you are unsure whether or not his behavior or habits are normal.
