Cat Keeps Vomiting

Cats’ vomiting is a very common complaint from cat owners. It can be a perfectly natural thing and most of the times it is nothing to worry about. There can be a multitude of reasons for a cat vomiting. It can be something very harmless or even something serious. One must check not just for the obvious and primary symptoms, but also any secondary symptoms and consult a vet in case for a sound diagnosis. Most of the times, cats vomit because of ingested hairballs, eating grass and similar vegetation, or very often from simply eating too hastily. Eating grass or plant matter and then throwing up is actually quite healthy and should be no cause for worry. In some of the more severe cases of hairballs, it might need medical attention. The easiest way to control the problem of hairballs is by cat grooming regularly and providing it with food and medication which will help prevent them. Vomiting can sometimes be a serious issue in case of some diseases and other complications such as kidney and liver disease, intestinal parasites, central nervous disease disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, feline panleukopenia, which refers to unexpected vomiting accompanied by fever (usually seen in younger cats), tonsillitis, sore throat, peritonitis infected uterus, infectious diseases, ingestion of toxic substances, hyperthyroidism or Chronic Renal Inefficiency or Chronic Renal Failure.

One can know if the vomiting indicates something serious. Usually symptoms such as persistent vomiting, sporadic vomiting, projectile vomiting, vomiting feces, worms or cat vomiting blood, can indicate a more serious problem. Cats suffering from vomiting can easily suffer from dehydration. It can become dangerously dehydrated if the cat is also suffering from diarrhea. One must seek immediate veterinary care if the cat is suffering from persistent vomiting for more than twenty four hours or if there are any secondary symptoms seen such as fever, weakness, diarrhea, lethargy, blood or feces in the vomit.

The vet will usually take a medical history of the cat. He might even as a lot of questions about the cats vomiting and even about the cat diet. He will ask if there were any secondary symptoms seen along with vomiting. He will check the cat’s abdomen for signs of tenderness. He might run a blood test and take an X-ray. Depending on the condition, he might also perform endoscopy or laparotomy. After the correct diagnosis, the vet might administer subcutaneous fluids to prevent dehydration and inject anti-emetics. Hospitalization is required for severe cases. Follow the prescribed medication and the vet’s advice closely.