Cat Vomiting: causes and treatments

Vomiting that occurs from time to time in an otherwise healthy cat is not usually a cause for concern. Vomiting that occurs more than 72 hours with or without signs of disease such as anorexia, depression, lethargy, or diarrhea may be a more serious problem and must be addressed. The fluid lost during vomiting results in dehydration, which could be potentially life-threatening. The food, acids and other materials distributed during vomiting can be life-saving in other cases.Since cats naturally meat eaters, vomiting is a protective reflex can be used to remove the bone, for example, after eating a bird or a rodent.

CAUSES

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* Hairballs are the most common cause of recurrent vomiting.

* Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the most common cause of chronic vomiting. Vomiting hairballs newspaper is often the predominant sign of IBD in cats.

* Food linear foreign bodies - are ribbon, tinsel, string holiday favorites

*Parasites - Roundworms can cause vomiting in puppies

May contain mast cell is a type of stomach cancer in cats, vomiting, blood - * Cancer. Vomiting can be blackish in color with poultry because of the smell of blood.

* Liver disease can lead to stomach ulcers

* Chronic renal failure

* Poison - aspirin, anti-freeze, plants, insecticides, detergents, lead, herbicides and heavy metals.

* Distemper virus in vaccinatedKitten

What can you and your veterinarian:

* Withholding food and water for 12 to 24 hours allows the body to recover and control milder cases of vomiting.

* Give food and / or water at this time usually makes vomiting worse.

* After the reintroduction of frequent small meals several times a day for the next 2-3 days resolve most cases.

Complementary therapy

Homeopathic

* Nux Vomica 6c - Use for cats, actingmoderately ill and wants to be left alone or to hide. No food 10 minutes before or after treatment.

The dosage is 1 tablet every 4 hours until the symptoms have disappeared. Stop cat if it is not better after 24 hours. Next up to 5 days if the cat reacts.

* Pulsatilla 6c - Use for cats to drink only with reluctance. Using the same dose of Nux Vomica.

Herbaceous

* Chamomile Tea - This herb is soothing and relieves nausea. Use for minor stomach upset.

Recipe: Pour 1 cupboiling water 1 tablespoon of flowers steep for 15 minutes, strain and dilute with an equal amount of water. Place a teaspoon at a time to have food and water already held for the first 12 to 24 hours.

* Note: mint tea relieves nausea, but unlike dogs and humans, cats do not like mint.

Cat Vomiting: causes and treatments