What to Do When Cat Gastroenteritis Causes Vomiting

1 Cat Gastroenteritis Vomiting: Causes, Signs and Care

1. Causes of feline gastroenteritis

Many factors trigger it; owners should watch the following closely: 1) Spoiled, rotten, or hard-to-digest food causes gastroenteritis, so a cat’s food must be clean and digestible. 2) Bacterial infection also causes it; keep the living environment clean. 3) Sudden temperature changes can trigger it — during season changes, keep the cat warm and don’t point the air conditioner directly at it in summer. 4) Irregular feeding leads to it too; never let the cat go starving or overeat.

2. Symptoms

Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and dehydration are all signs. The affected cat is usually thirsty, lies by the water bowl but won’t drink or vomits right after; the vomit may contain blood streaks and yellow-green fluid. After vomiting the cat often squats or lies on a cool floor or in a corner, and flinches away when its painful abdomen is touched.

3. Treating vomiting from gastroenteritis

1) Vomiting from gastroenteritis requires prompt veterinary care and diagnosis. 2) Food and water irritate the gut, so withhold both until the cat hasn’t vomited for eight continuous hours, then offer a little warm water; only after 24 hours without vomiting give easily digested food. 3) After treatment, check the cat’s food at home — choose a natural cat food to avoid chemical irritation, and keep probiotics on hand.

Vomiting can have many causes; gastroenteritis is only one. Sensitive-stomached cats need extra care in daily life. If you have more questions, consult an online vet.