Is It Normal for Cats to Vomit?

Is It Normal for Cats to Vomit? thumbnail
Feline vomiting is not always cause for alarm.

Feline vomiting is a common problem for cats, making your cat feel sick and leaving you with a mess to clean up. This problem has a number of causes and treatments.

  1. Causes of Vomiting

    • Feline vomiting may be caused by numerous things, including food intolerance, hairballs, parasites and motion sickness. More serious causes of feline vomiting include cancer, heat stroke, pancreatitis, infection or ingestion of poison.

    Treatment of Vomiting

    • Consult your veterinarian regarding your cat's problem. Treatment may include dietary change, administration of medication, laboratory testing and physical examinations.

    When To Be Concerned

    • Occasional feline vomiting is normal and not often harmful. However, vomiting with diarrhea, abdominal bloating or containing blood is cause for alarm. Foul smelling vomit, lethargy or listlessness along with vomiting are also signs of problems.

Related Searches:

References

  • Photo Credit cat image by hannahfelicity from Fotolia.com

Comments

You May Also Like

Related Ads

Featured