What to feed a cat who is vomiting

If your cat has started vomiting, it is not recommended to give it oral medication because taking medication orally will stimulate its gastrointestinal tract, thereby exacerbating the vomiting. When a cat experiences unexplained vomiting, it is generally advised to administer a subcutaneous injection of a centrally acting anti-vomiting drug containing maropitant. However, anti-vomiting medication is only symptomatic treatment, the most important thing is to find the cause of the cat's vomiting. It is recommended to consult a pet doctor in a timely manner, and not to blindly give medication to the cat, so as not to delay the diagnosis and treatment.

What causes cats to vomit?

Cats may vomit due to hairball syndrome, internal parasites, feline distemper, or other reasons. First, when cats lick themselves to clean, they may swallow hair which leads to hairball syndrome. It is necessary to regularly feed cats catnip or hair removal creams. Secondly, cats may be infected with internal parasites, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for fecal examination, and use parasite control drugs according to the diagnosed parasite species. Lastly, if the cat's vaccination is not complete, it may be caused by feline distemper infection, it is advised to consult a veterinarian in a timely manner for infectious disease screening.

What should a cat eat after vomiting?

After a cat vomits, it is recommended to temporarily stop feeding and wait for the vomiting frequency to decrease to one to two times per day before feeding the cat an appropriate amount of intestinal prescription cans. If the cat does not continue to vomit, you can feed it sugar water to prevent dehydration and low blood sugar. If the cat stops vomiting later, you can gradually return to normal feeding.

How long should a cat be fasting after vomiting?

Usually, cats need to fast for half a day after vomiting. However, for young cats, their bodies are more fragile, and it is recommended to fast for 2-3 hours. During the fasting period, you can feed the cat a suitable amount of probiotics to regulate the gastrointestinal environment. If the cat's symptoms improve, you can feed it easily digestible and absorbed fluids, and take good care of its warmth. If the cat continues to vomit later, you should take it to the pet hospital for inspection immediately.