Common causes of vomiting in cats
Vomiting in cats can be physiological, chronic and acute forms. Physiological reflexes, as a rule, are single and do not cause much concern neither the animal nor its owner. The acute form is vomiting caused by infections, injuries or some diseases. The chronic form vomiting is caused by such serious diseases as gastritis, bowel inflammation, tumors or intestinal obstruction.
The safest causes of vomiting in cats is the feeding of unsuitable food, getting too much fur in the animal's stomach and overeating. In such cases it is necessary to pay special attention to hygiene and feeding of the pet. Change the food, try to vary the diet with additional vitamins and nutrients, often visivite wool.
If the cat refuses food and water due to vomiting, it is necessary to inject based on the solution of "ringer". Activated charcoal is good with symptoms of poisoning, bismuth preparations - with damage of the mucosa.
A more serious cause of vomiting in cats is damage to the internal mucous membranes. This may be due primarily to ingested foreign bodies. The cat may accidentally ingest the clip, a detail from children's toys and other small particles that will damage the stomach. At particular risk are kittens that play with almost any things you find on your way - laces, tulle, decorative room decorations, small gifts. Thread, appliques, iron particles can all cause serious damage to Pets. Usually swallowed objects out of the body during vomiting, but in some cases, you may need the help of a veterinarian. Animal is better to show specialist and conduct a full examination.
The most dangerous causes of vomiting in cats are infectious diseases, poisoning and injuries. The animal is constantly coughing, performs the swallowing reflexes, refuses food and eating. The main task of the owner in this case, try to remember everything that happened with the pet for several days. Maybe the cat fell, fell into the hands of childrenreceived accidental injuries or was unattended on the street.
What if the cat vomiting
The frequency of vomiting is the main criterion for assessing the seriousness of the situation. If vomiting occurred the animal after bathing when the cat carefully licked himself, or as a result of eating grass, then help the pet does not need. These reflexes represent a natural cleansing of the body.
After poisoning or damage to the mucous membranes of the stomach, the cat must be fed very small portions of chopped food. Meat products in the diet is better not to include in the next few days.
If vomiting occurs in cats several times a day, the animal should be required to show specialist. Anxiety symptoms are considered to be shortness of breath or, conversely, asthma attacks, attempt during vomiting to break the claws the furniture flooring. In such situations, the cat needs special treatment that can be prescribed only by a specialist. In addition, some time pet is better not to feed, and to water mix with a small amount of salt.
