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Cat / local Philippine cat - Answered 1190 days ago

My cat started vomitting 4 days ago and his bowel is also soft. He has lost his voice due to vomitting but he would still eat continously. I stopped giving him food but gave him water with dextrose powder instead. He started feeling better, he would only poop once but still vomits what he intake. I realized he got some terrible colds and I think he might have sore throat since he lost his voice. Now, I gave him erceflora orally, lots of water with dextrose powder and cold syrup. He is still vomitting when he eats but he was still eating a lot than before. Is it really colds or should I be alarm and need to turn him over to the vet? What are the other home remedies that I can do. Since,it's pandemic, we are only allowed to go out following the curfew.

Joy Giban

Tala

local Philippine cat, 1 year old male

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16 Answers

You need to present your pet for check up as soon as possible

Answered 1190 days ago icon0

I'd only advice that you contact your vet Vomiting can be a sign of many diseases.It might not be just fur balls. If vomiting continues on a frequent basis, professional help must be sought

Answered 1221 days ago icon1

Is there any progress about your cat? Please update

Answered 1225 days ago icon0

Please tell about ur patient what health status

Answered 1226 days ago icon0

You can follow the following protocol which do follow often. The treatment for vomiting varies greatly based on the cause, and describing the treatment for each individual cause is beyond the scope of this resource. However, we can give some generalizations for treatment. Fluids If the physical exam reveals no abnormalities, and nothing in the cat’s history raises a red flag, a veterinarian may just elect to do some symptomatic therapy, such as administering fluids subcutaneously (under the skin). Even if an animal is not clinically dehydrated, giving fluids can be important to flush the system and to maintain hydration. A vomiting patient is likely a little dehydrated simply from fluid loss from vomiting and failure to keep water down. Dehydration is a self-perpetuating problem, meaning that when an animal is dehydrated, she does not feel good and therefore will not eat or drink, and may even vomit more. This makes her more dehydrated, which makes her feel worse, which makes her less likely to eat or drink, and then she gets more dehydrated. Some form of fluid therapy is given for almost every cause of vomiting. If an animal is very dehydrated or weak, IV fluids are often recommended. This involves placing a catheter in a vein and giving the animal fluids through the catheter. It’s a more direct way to give fluids, and more fluids can be given via this method throughout the day. The downside is that giving IV fluids is significantly more expensive and requires the cat to stay in the hospital. However, especially in a very dehydrated patient, subcutaneous fluids do not absorb very well and IV fluids are needed to help the cat. Anti-vomiting medication Another common therapy for most kinds of vomiting is giving an anti-emetic (anti-vomiting) medication, which can help stop the vomiting and thus decrease fluid loss. These medicines can also help relieve abdominal discomfort and make the cat more prone to eating. Sometimes, stomach protectants such as Pepcid or sucralfate may be indicated, but the helpfulness of these is up for debate. They typically do not cause any harm, though. If the anti-emetics do not provide adequate pain control, a pain medication may be added to the cat’s treatment plan. Diet changes For both chronic and acutely vomiting cats, one of the most important treatments is dietary change. If your cat has an acute case of vomiting, this may involve a temporary change to an easily digestible diet, such as Royal Canin Gastrointestinal High Energy cat food, Hill’s ID cat food, or a bland human food such as meat-flavored baby food (with no onion or garlic powder added) or boiled chicken. Keep in mind that chicken and baby foods are not complete diets for cats and therefore should only be used for a few days. For cats with chronic vomiting, a diet change can be therapeutic as well as diagnostic. If the new food controls the vomiting, it was partially caused by a dietary intolerance or allergy or possibly low-grade inflammatory bowel disease. Regarding diet trials for chronically vomiting cats, keep them on the new diet for several weeks to see if it is working. The cat should be on one of the aforementioned prescription diets or a limited-ingredient prescription diet, to make sure it’s a complete, balanced diet. Prednisone As mentioned above, inflammatory bowel disease may be the cause of vomiting in some cats. The treatment for inflammatory bowel disease often involves the medication prednisone. We don’t recommend that you try prednisone on your cat without any diagnostics being done because prednisone has a lot of side effects, including an increase in thirst, an increase in urination, a weaker immune system and weak muscles. Giving a cat prednisone can also make some causes of vomiting (such as pancreatitis, diabetes and kidney disease) worse. However, if your cat’s blood work and X-rays are normal, and you do not wish to pursue further diagnostics, a trial of prednisone could be considered. You’ll want to have a thorough discussion with your veterinarian about the risks.

Answered 1257 days ago icon12

Hii I have some good suggestion for you non-specific symptomatic treatment is often prescribed initially in mild cases of acute vomiting. Your veterinarian will usually advise you to feed your cat an easily digested, bland diet in small quantities given frequently. A veterinary prescription diet specifically formulated to be easy to digest is often recommended. Alternatively, a specific home-cooked diet may be recommended. It is important that the cat does not receive any other foods other than what your veterinarian advises during this period. "Water should be freely available and is important to prevent dehydration." Water should be freely available and is important to prevent dehydration. If the cat is improving, the quantity of food offered at any one time can gradually be increased back to a normal quantity and then the cat's normal diet can be reintroduced gradually over several days. In some cases, your veterinarian may prescribe medication to control vomiting or relieve inflammation, for example maropitant citrate (brand name Cerenia®) famotidine (brand name Pepcid®) or metronidazole (brand name Flagyl®). This approach allows the body's healing mechanisms to correct the problem. If your cat does not improve with symptomatic treatment, your veterinarian may make a change in medication or perform further tests to evaluate the problem more thoroughly.

Answered 1257 days ago icon12

Hello Joy Giban I'd like to suggest you to visit vet as soon as possible after carfew since it needs to diagnose properly but for the time being you can go with some over the counter drugs and home remedies 1.Omeprazole/pentoprazole 2. Oral Electrolyte /fluid administration- glucose or human Ors also can serve the purpose 3. Ondansetron 4. Probiotics As your dog is lost voice you can give little warm water for drinking purpose Change diet to liquid or semi solid diet 5. Lastly check for worm load in feces. If you feel your Pet's stomach is growling or making some sound then apperantly you can say that your pet is having enteric worm infestation. In that case you can go for deworming with Fenbendazole @ 30 mg/ kg per orally for 3 days -once in a day.

Answered 1257 days ago icon13

Hello dear, I think your cat is suffering from bowel indigestion may be due to overeating or due to quick eating, in that case try to feed your cat slowly and allow him to chew properly. Even you can try with changing diet with soft or liquid diet. You can also provide some pro biotics that are available in your locality pharmacy. For vomiting purpose you can give some drugs such as ondansetron @ 0.5mg/kg bw and also pantoprazole or omeprazole@ 1mg/kg bw. In cats, repeated vomiting is not Normal thing. It can be due to various problem and needs to diagnose properly through usg or other blood/biochemical test which your vet doctor will do to overcome this problem so I'd like to recommend you to visit a vet immediately. Thank you

Answered 1262 days ago icon15

I think Ur cat now cure completely

Answered 1262 days ago icon5

Hi joy , Your pet may suffer from simple gastitis , drug like ondosterone , SUCRALFATE , pantoprazole & multivitamins are helpful . * Must go for KFT ( Kidney function test) , it reveals chronic problems if there in your pet. Thanks

Answered 1266 days ago icon7

Hey joy gibon can u tell me health status of ur cat we all wants to know please share of u have time

Answered 1270 days ago icon7

Hi....Caring for a cat is usually full of cute and rewarding moments, but it’s another story entirely if they experience vomiting. The underlying cause can be one of a variety of reasons, but no matter what, it’s no fun to clean up, and you’ll want your kitty to feel better as quickly as possible. If there’s a serious condition, taking your cat to the vet is the best solution. However, sometimes vomiting in cats can be caused by their diet, how quickly they eat, or it can be a side effect of medication. If you and your vet have ruled out major problems, consider one of these natural home remedies to ease your cat’s upset stomach and to help reduce vomiting. 1.Peppermint Tea peppermint tea Image: Needpix As humans, we often turn to herbal tea to ease an upset stomach, and in the case of peppermint tea, this is a good solution for cats as well. Boil some water and pour enough for a normal cup of tea into a mug or bowl. Add a peppermint tea bag, making sure that you choose an herbal tea with no caffeine. Let the tea bag sit in the water for about fifteen minutes so that the tea becomes strong, and then offer a tablespoon or two by itself to your cat or pour over their food. You can repeat this once or twice a day to help settle your kitty’s stomach. It’s very important to note that peppermint oil should not be substituted for a peppermint tea bag. Although peppermint tea is safe, peppermint oil is toxic to cats, according to Coralville Animal Hospital. 2.Fasting If you suspect that a change in your cat’s diet may be the culprit, allowing your cat to fast for a limited time may help reduce vomiting. This solution is as simple as not feeding your cat their normal breakfast or dinner. You can have your cat fast for 12-24 hours, but, of course, always make sure they have fresh water available at all times. If you notice that your cat stops vomiting after a period of fasting, you can slowly reintroduce food and monitor them to see if the issue returns. If it does, you may want to consider speaking with your vet about the food you use or changing the food altogether. If you can link vomiting to a new food or flavor of food, it might be that your cat has food allergies and will continue to reject that particular cat food. Swapping to a new food may permanently fix your cat’s issue. 3.Bland Diet indoor cat eating Photo by Manfred Schnell from Pexels If you aren’t keen on having your cat fast for a day, or you’re looking to ease your kitty back into eating their normal diet following the fast, a bland diet can help continue to reduce vomiting. Some good, bland additions to your cat’s diet can be boiled chicken or boiled hamburger meat without fat, and small amounts of white rice. These foods have protein and carbohydrates that will provide the necessary nutrients and energy to your cat. According to bland diet instructions from Two Rivers Vet, these are foods that are easy to digest and won’t cause additional vomiting. You can begin with these foods and continue feeding them to your cat over a period of a few days while you slowly work their normal food back into their diet. 4.Mineral Oil One common reason for cat vomiting, as you’re likely well aware, is the presence of hairballs. When a cat vomits, they may be trying to get a hairball out that isn’t passing properly. If you believe a hairball may be the reason for vomiting, you can offer your feline friend some mineral oil, which is known to help hairballs pass more smoothly. You can add a teaspoon of mineral oil to your cat’s normal food two to three times a week to work as a natural laxative. Final Thoughts There are a few different causes of vomiting in cats, but, of course, your first goal when yours is sick is to get them feeling better as quickly as possible. If you’ve already ruled out major problems with your vet or if you know that the cause of vomiting isn’t serious, one of these natural home remedies will help to get your cat feeling better as quickly and safely as possible.

Answered 1272 days ago icon13

Well since you are aware about the depth of the condition, I would like to give you some important instructions. Step 1: Remove all food for at least 12 to 24 hours. Don't remove your cat's water, though. He should always have access to fresh water. Step 2: If the cat's vomit contains blood or is frequent, contact the veterinarian immediately. If not, proceed to Step 3. Step 3: After 12 to 24 hours, feed the cat a mixture of small quantities of boiled chicken breasts, skinned and boned, with rice (50:50 mixture). Alternately, chicken baby food may be substituted. If this is held down, a transition to a regular diet should take place over the next two days by mixing in regular cat food, reducing the chicken and rice amounts and increasing the regular cat food amounts. Step 4: Vomiting can be a sign of many diseases. Do not be fooled into thinking that it is just fur balls. If vomiting continues on a frequent basis, professional help must be sought. Try to follow this protocol.

Answered 1274 days ago icon12

Hey buddy I would like to suggest you to give 1.Ondeserton syrup @ 2 ml twice a day 2.keep dehydrated by oral sugar n salt in much diluted form 3. Antibiotics if u could arrange like cephalosporins tab then please give orally. Regards Dr. Pranaw Sinha

Answered 1274 days ago icon7

Hi Joy and Tala. It seems you do the best for your furry friend.You can give activated charcoal tablets 3 gr per kg or activated charcoal biscuits. Give Royal Canin Recovery. Give foods with rich in fibers such as pumpkin, green or red peppers, carrots, corn, fruits and wheat products. Don't give raisins or grapes. Keep the environment clean and warm. That's for the home remedies. If by Tuesday your cat not showing any progress, you need to see your vet for further treatment. If you have any another questions, please let me know.

Answered 1275 days ago icon8

Give ondesteron antiemetic Multi vitamin like cb12 24-48 hr withhold the food Can u tell me about temperature ??

Answered 1275 days ago icon9

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