How to Cure a Vomiting Cat

Cure your cat from vomiting.

If your cat vomits, it is often caused by something it ate that does not agree with its stomach. According to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats," vomiting is often caused by eating too much food or eating too fast. If, however, the cat continues to vomit, it may be an indication of a serious health issue such as accidental chemical ingestion, which requires immediate medical attention. According to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, other symptoms such as bad breath prior to vomiting may signify liver disease, and must be treated immediately.

Things You'll Need

• Ice cubes
• 2 cups white rice
• 1 cup skinless chicken
• Bismuth subsalicylate

Instructions

1. Remove the cat's food bowl. An upset stomach will continue to be aggravated if your cat eats shortly after vomiting. If you withhold food for 24 hours, the stomach can settle and the vomiting can subside, according to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats."

2. Give your cat ice. Put the ice cube in your hand, and let your cat lick the cube. The cube provides your cat with water, which prevents dehydration caused by vomiting and is easier for the stomach to hold down than drinking water from a bowl. Do not give your cat more than one cube every 15 minutes, as too many cubes can cause more vomiting.

3. Feed your cat white rice and chicken. Cooked white rice and skinless, boiled chicken meat is bland and therefore won't upset the stomach. According to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats," prevent vomiting from reoccurring by feeding the cat small amounts of chicken and rice every four hours.

4. Administer bismuth subsalicylate. As an oral medication, bismuth subsalicylate is used to treat nausea and vomiting, and can be purchased at your local pet store. Give your cat 1 tsp. of the oral medication for every 10 pounds of body weight, according to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats." Call your vet to determine the frequency of administering the medication.

References

• "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats"; Prevention Magazine Editors; 1997
• Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: Bad Bread - Sign of Illness?
• The Merck Veterinary Manual: Vomiting - Treatment and Control