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Kitten suddenly vomiting, low spirits, throws up even after eating cat strips—what to do?
Vomiting may come from hairballs, internal parasites, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis or panleukopenia. If otherwise normal with hair in vomit, try hairball paste. If no improvement, withhold food and water half a day, then give pet anti-inflammatory and an anti-vomit drug; after relief feed small frequent bland meals with probiotics. If still poor and unvaccinated, see a vet.
My cat vomits right after eating and goes to the litter box around it, worse at night; what is wrong?
Frequent vomiting after eating suggests hairballs or gastroenteritis. If energetic, fast a day, use an antiemetic and probiotics, then give hairball paste or cat grass. If no improvement, see a vet; brush the cat often to prevent hairballs.
How long does a British Shorthair shed?
British Shorthair shedding lasts 2-3 months. Cats have two shedding seasons — spring (Mar-May) and autumn (Sep-Nov) — each 2-3 months. During shedding, brush often, clean fallen fur, and give hairball paste to prevent hairballs.
Reduced appetite the last two days, vomited this morning, still energetic
Vomiting yellow fluid but staying active may be: indigestion from overeating or spoiled food (fast a day, give probiotics and cimetidine); internal parasites (deworm after fasting); or hairballs (use hairball paste). If vomiting persists with diarrhea/lethargy/fever, see a vet.
Cat is vomiting white foam, lethargic and can’t defecate — what’s wrong?
Lethargy, vomiting and dry stools suggest constipation from hairballs or liver/gallbladder disease. Give cat grass or hairball paste plus probiotics. If unresolved, see a vet for bloodwork and imaging and treat the liver.
What happens if a dog has too much fur?
Too much fur mats easily; if uncombed it pulls the skin, causing damage and skin disease. Long foot fur makes walking hard and can deform bones or fracture if slipping. Trim regularly, comb long coats, and give hairball paste if the dog licks fur and shows constipation or retching.
What happens if a kitten does not defecate?
One or two days without stool is usually fine, but the stool hardens in the intestines and makes defecation hard; give honey water, hairball paste, or olive oil. After three days it may cause blockage or megacolon, needing a vet and possibly surgery.
What happens if a dog eats dog hair?
Small amounts of hair usually pass through with feces, but larger amounts can cause retching, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, and constipation. Give probiotics and hairball paste to lubricate the intestines. Regular grooming and cleaning reduce ingestion.
What Happens If a Cat Vomits White Foam?
White foam may be hairballs, gastroenteritis or poisoning. If it is hairballs with normal spirit, give hairball paste; if mixed with yellow/green bile, it is acute gastroenteritis, see a vet.
How Long Does a Cat’s Spring Shedding Last?
Spring shedding lasts about 1-3 months. Brush daily and clean loose fur to prevent hairballs; give hairball paste and cat grass.