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Post by mittensandkittens on Apr 9, 2015 19:27:05 GMT -5
he is vomiting yellow green on and off since earlier this afternoon. makes me really worried although he is eating and drinking fairly normal but a although less. im just worried.
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Post by gracie on Apr 9, 2015 21:34:26 GMT -5
pinecone may be allergic to the cat food . the color makes me ask could he have gotten into antifreeze . if so get him to a vet hospital to be checked out .
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Post by Angel Macy on Apr 9, 2015 21:43:23 GMT -5
A cat throwing up yellow liquid needn't cause alarm. The yellow liquid is usually just bile, stomach acids. Odds are high that the cat simply had an empty stomach when he threw up. Unless the cat is vomiting repeatedly and not keeping any water down or you suspect the cat ate or drank a poisonous substance, simply watch the cat for a day and see if the vomiting stops. Typically, a cat digests a meal within eight hours. If a cat vomits after eating a meal, you'll generally find undigested cat food mixed with mucus. If the cat throws up yellow liquid, the cat's stomach is obviously empty and what you're seeing is bile. Reasons for a Cat Throwing Up There are dozens of reasons explaining a cat throwing up. Your pet may have wolfed his meal. There may be a hairball in the esophagus or stomach. The cat may have eaten something that's not agreeing with his system. Vomiting also occurs with a number of diseases, including cancer, liver disease, thyroid problems and heartworm. When a cat vomits bile, it's generally because the cat's stomach is empty. The acidic stomach bile irritates the stomach lining leading to vomiting. It's more common in cats with set meal times. If your cat is throwing up bile, try feeding smaller meals four or five times a day or filling your cat's food dish every morning and allowing the cat to graze throughout the day. For some cat owners, free feeding doesn't work. Their pet sits and empties the food dish in one sitting. Those who work find it impossible to be around to feed their pet throughout the day. If this is the case, there are timed feeding dishes that release a specified amount of food, canned or dry, at preset times. Programmable pet feeders work wonders for those with busy work schedules or who are out of the home for most of the day. Holistic Remedies for Feline Stomach Discomfort Should the cat simply have an upset stomach, many veterinarians recommend making a cup of strong peppermint tea, allowing it to cool and giving the cat an eye dropper full. Mint soothes the stomach helping to reduce any nausea. Meat based baby foods can help cats that are simply feeling nauseous. Make sure the food is stage one, meaning there is nothing but the pureed meat. Avoid foods with added sodium or seasonings. When to Seek Veterinary Care for a Cat Throwing Up If you notice blood mixed with the yellow bile, call your vet. This is a sign of an underlying problem like a blockage, ulcers or tumors. Call your veterinarian if your cat is projectile vomiting, vomiting persists for two days, the vomit smells and looks like fecal matter or if you haven't seen your cat drink any water. Dehydration is a risk with a cat that is throwing up regularly. Finally, if the cat is showing any other symptoms, such as: Breathing problems Diarrhea Fever Lethargy Stomach bloat Weight loss When you take your cat to the veterinary office, bring a sample of the vomit so that he can run tests. It will help him diagnose if a toxin or parasite is involved.
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Post by Angel Macy on Apr 9, 2015 21:49:02 GMT -5
Has PineCone eaten anything different? Gracie is on the right track if you have changed food. If you got any lilies for Easter and he has been chewing on it call the vet asap since they are toxic to cats. It could be just a hair ball also. With warmer weather coming they are shedding allot and when they groom they are ingesting a lot of hair. When I had my Fuzzy cat he started a bout of vomiting that lasted three days non stop. The Vet couldn't find anything wrong so gave him anti nausea meds that seemed to help. Try to think of anything that may have changed in his diet, that very well may be the culprit. Also make sure that he is using the litter box both pee and poo and see if they are normal. Keep us posted.
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Post by mittensandkittens on Apr 9, 2015 22:47:43 GMT -5
Hi everyone ? Thank you for your quick response ? I really appreciate it. I'm happy to report that pine cone seems to be doing better eating and drinking and has been able to keep it down for a few hours, even acting more like himself. I'll keep you posted thank you for the suggestions!
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Post by Ætheling on Apr 10, 2015 11:41:03 GMT -5
so glad to read that he is better!
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Laura and Dixon
Kewl Cat
Laura is a tortie born appx 6/2001. Dixon is an orange tabby mix, born 6/2002. I love my kitties.
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Post by Laura and Dixon on May 15, 2015 1:32:54 GMT -5
I hope that PineCone has continued to improve.
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