Symptoms of Cat Gastric Ulcer

The main symptoms of cat gastric ulcer are: depression, loss of appetite, gradual weight loss, frequent vomiting, and vomit that may contain blood or be brown in color. Stool may be formed, or it may be soft or even loose. Severe gastric ulcers can cause black stool with a fishy smell. If your cat shows similar symptoms, it is recommended to take it to the hospital for examination as soon as possible. Many gastrointestinal diseases can present with these symptoms. It is best to undergo a detailed examination to confirm the cause of the disease, so as not to delay the diagnosis and further exacerbate the condition due to missed or misdiagnosed cases.

Cat Gastric Ulcer with Hemorrhage

When a cat with a gastric ulcer experiences hemorrhage, it is necessary to stop vomiting and bleeding immediately.同时还可以使用一些抑酸药、止痛药、抗生素。Using acid suppressants can reduce the secretion of stomach acid and minimize the damage to the ulcerated area. Using antibiotics can prevent secondary infections. If a cat does not use acid suppressants and eats little, it is highly likely that the gastric ulcer will develop into a gastric perforation.

Can Cat Gastric Ulcers Heal Themselves?

If the cat's gastric ulcer is mild, it may heal on its own, but if it is severe, it cannot heal spontaneously. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital to assess the degree of illness of the gastric ulcer. If it is mild, regulating the gastrointestinal tract with probiotics may be sufficient. If there are no more vomiting symptoms, there is no need to worry. However, if the gastric ulcer has already occurred with bleeding, hospitalization is required for treatment.