She is very small looks like a kitten I have 4 other cats also she vomits up very large thick piles it does look like the food that she had eaten earlier. She is tiny and thin. What do I need to look for or should I take her to the vet, I don't have alot of money at this time because of being layed off.
2007-01-16 11:44:13 · 7 answers · asked by brennie 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there... vomiting can be caused by many variables such as such as intestinal parasites, hairballs, changing food suddnely, eating too quickly (gorging), food allergies, diseases/disorders (e.g. kidney, liver) etc. It's best to consider having a veterinarian evaluate your new cat to rule out any medical problems.
Vomiting in cats:
http://www.petplace.com/cats/vomiting-in-cats/page1.aspx
http://www.peteducation.com:80/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1314&articleid=264
If food was switched to a new brand of cat food it is also important to note that sudden changes can cause sever bowel distress. Cats especially kittens have very sensitive digestive systems so the quick change will cause bouts of diarrhoea and vomiting. Any vet can confirm this fact. Cat food should be changed gradually by mixing the current brand with the new brand over the course of several weeks. For example you would take 3/4 servings of the old cat food to 1/4 servings with the new for one week...then the next week 1/2 to 1/2...then following 1/4 of the old to 3/4 of the new in the third week before completing the switch in the final week. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?dept_id=0&aid=100
2007-01-16 12:00:16 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My family has had quite a few siamese over the past 15 years. Four of the cats have had to be put down for kidney disease which according to our vet is very common among certain lines of siamese cats. Our current siamese (a Lilac point) was diagnosed with IBD, Irritable Bowel Disorder, similar to the IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, that humans experience. She currently is on medication that costs about $30 for a 3 month supply.
If its the first, kidney disease, unfortunately there is nothing that can be done. It starts with vomiting, then they lose their constitution. The only humane thing to do, in my opinion, is to put the animal out of their misery.
If its the last, after some anti-vomiting medication and a weeks worth of the IBD treatment normal appetite resumes.
Please also be aware of a mutated corona virus called FIP. It is a mutated form of a corona virus that cats normally survive. It is more common among large cat households (usually 1 or 2 cat households will never have to deal with it) and is contracted by direct contact, and from the feces in the liter box.
Overall, the cat needs to go to the vet and be looked at by a veterinarian. Only a certified veterianarian can properly diagnose your cat and provide the best treatment options.
As for paying, most vets are very sympathetic to the plite of sick animals and their owners ability to pay for medical treatment. Call the vet tomorrow and discuss the situation, I'm sure they should be able to work something out with you.
2007-01-16 20:01:33 · answer #2 · answered by faithy_q_t_poo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps she needs the kitten level food for easier digestion. Another suggestion is that there is organic cat food that doesn't trouble the cat's digestion and helps to provide them with a better ability to retain moisture during digestion. It would be pricey.
If she is gulping the food to protect her food from the others you might want to seperate her out to eat alone with finer diced food.
Good luck.
2007-01-16 20:04:23 · answer #3 · answered by Tempest88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it canned? Feed smaller portions, don't leave the food out to get "stale", try the better food. Feed it slightly warmed (not HOT).
If dry, try one for sensitive stomachs
She may be gulping it down in trying to keep the other cats from eating it.
2007-01-16 19:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by K.B. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like shes vomiting up hairballs and hair balls dont always look like hairballs get a food that has hairball control. you can always call a vet for advice and that won't cost you anything.
2007-01-16 19:50:43 · answer #5 · answered by pooh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
send her to me i will help her... she needs an x-ray to see if there is a blockage or blood work to check if any thing else is wrong
2007-01-16 19:47:42 · answer #6 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the people at animal planet
2007-01-16 20:11:58 · answer #7 · answered by jungal95 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋