The cat vomits with a black mass. The cat has a gag reflex without vomiting. Frequent vomiting in cats

"Even the smallest feline is perfection."

Leonardo da Vinci

Cats are old friends of man. Affectionate and wayward, naked and fluffy, purring pets bring a lot of pleasure and joy in communication. And how much excitement purrs bring to loving owners when they are sick, and especially when they tear.

The owners panic - what happened to the pet? Why does the cat vomit? What to do - rush to the vet or use home remedies?

What is the gag reflex

In purr, vomiting occurs often - this is a manifestation normal work feline gastrointestinal tract. But sometimes vomiting reflex becomes a symptom of a serious illness.

Vomiting is a spontaneous action of the body. A special center located in the brain of the animal gives the command to eject the contents of the intestine. When a cat is ill, she vomits - her body protects itself by removing poisons, toxins, excess food and foreign bodies trapped in the stomach.

But gagging is the pinnacle huge iceberg... The brain center gives orders and is activated from other reasons (illness, strengthening intracranial pressure, pathology of the gastrointestinal tract). Sometimes the cat vomits in the car - when the cat shakes violently, its vestibular apparatus cannot cope and sends a danger signal to the brain. The result is vomiting.

Cat vomiting is a versatile and multifaceted symptom. The owner of a fluffy purr needs to know everything about this reflex in order to figure out what is happening with the pet in time and react competently.

Causes of cat vomiting

Most often, the cat is sick of wool. Kotofei regularly clean themselves up by licking their fur. Gradually, a bulky wool lump accumulates in the animal's stomach, which causes vomiting (in this case, a tight lump is noticeable in the vomit).

This vomiting is part of a pet's everyday life and it happens every month. In some cases, the hairball becomes too large and leads to gastrointestinal problems (this happens in long-haired cats).

To avoid such complications, pets are advised to give special preparations (pastes) to help the animal get rid of the eaten wool.

TO auxiliary aids the weed also applies. Be sure to grow homemade grass for your favorite purrs! What other causes of the gag reflex?

Medical intervention

Attentive owners know very well where the local veterinary clinic is located and regularly visit it with the pet. A medical examination is necessary for the purr, but many medical intervention in a cat's life have certain consequences. One of these consequences is vomiting.

After operation. Any surgery medical personnel directed to the animal requires anesthesia. Each cat is individual and responds differently to the use of sedatives.

Anesthesia administered to animals is different than the anesthesia used on humans. Fuzzies are injected with drugs that suppress sensitivity. During operations, the eyes of catofees remain open.

No qualified veterinarian is able to determine how a cat will recover from anesthesia. Some purrs come to their senses an hour after the operations, and begin to lead active life, while others leave for a long time, painfully, with nausea and profuse vomiting.

The main thing that is needed from the owner is not to be intimidated. To understand that everything is in order with your beloved domestic ugly - shine a flashlight in your eyes. Hold your eyelids so that the cat does not instinctively close its eyes. Under the influence of light, the pupils of a cat (even in an unconscious state) dilate.

If the pupils do not respond, you should sound the alarm and take the pet back to the clinic. In other cases, rest the purr that leaves after anesthesia. In cats, at this time, the heartbeat slows down and blood circulation decreases. What do we have to do:

Cover the animal with a warm towel.
Massage the furry paws to improve blood circulation.
If the cat moves away after sterilization, do not put it on chairs, sofas, good loungers (or place waterproof diapers for animals under it). In cats, after castration, stinking urine spontaneously leaves - these are the remnants of hormones.
When the cat wakes up, take him in your arms and warm him with your own warmth.

Vomiting after anesthesia is common. The cat may vomit bile (if the animal does not eat before the operation). It is not necessary to forcefully water / feed a weakened animal. Kotofey will decide for himself when to eat. V difficult time the pet only needs calmness, warm conditions and the care of a loving person.

Vaccination. Purr must be regularly vaccinated against dangerous diseases. Modern veterinarians use the highest quality drugs that do not cause dangerous consequences in animals. But complications are possible. After being vaccinated, seals vomit for a number of the following reasons:

Kotofei was vaccinated during his illness.
You are allergic to a vaccine component.

Small vomiting, loss of appetite, fever, lack of interest in food are observed in a vaccinated pet in the first 2-3 days after vaccination. This is fine. But if the vomiting continues for a long time and the rest of the symptoms get worse - hurry up to the vet!

Such consequences are evidence hidden diseases that became active after vaccination.

Vomiting due to natural causes

Pregnancy. A pregnant cat almost always vomits and vomits. When a feline mom-to-be is waiting for a replenishment, her uterus is greatly enlarged. The growing organ squeezes and displaces the internal parts of the body.

A congested stomach reacts with nausea and vomiting. During pregnancy, a real hormonal riot occurs in the cat's body, which also affects the state of health.

After giving birth, the cat vomits due to eating afterbirth (if the purr has eaten too many of them). At this time, the animal also has diarrhea. Such symptoms disappear after 1-2 days. Otherwise, you should seek the help of a doctor.

Representatives of the feline family have an interesting use of the gag reflex - complementary feeding of newborn kittens. A nursing mother-cat, feeding the babies with half-digested food, teaches the crumbs to eat the main food of predators - meat.

Continuation of the family. Each animal seeks to reproduce. These urges are inherent in nature at the genetic level. Your pet periodically begins to heat. Puberty comes at different times.

The earliest estrus (at the age of 3-4 months) is visited by cats of Abyssinian and Oriental breeds. But the Sphynx cat first encounters the call of nature at 6-7 months.

But regardless of the onset of estrus, the female should be born at the age of 10-11 months. The fluffy heat comes 2-3 times a year (less often the British and Scottish breed torments the owner with whims of behavior during this period).

During estrus (especially during estrus), the animal may vomit. Estrus is direct estrus, during this period the animal changes dramatically hormonal background... A violent surge of hormones causes gag reflexes. Vomiting during estrus is rare and stops after mating.

Overeating. Vomiting of undigested food is normal. Some purrs are gluttonous - don't overfeed them! Excess food after eating comes out in fluffy gluttons after 20-30 minutes. "Vomit food" is vomited out by undigested pieces, covered with a thin film.

A purr vomits if a curious cat swallowed a thread, chewed up the remnants of newspaper, paper, chewed and swallowed parts of toys. Cats are curious creatures and taste everything. Such a reflex passes after an hour, and the animal again becomes active and vigorous.

Keep an eye on the furry so that the cat does not eat bones or feast on dangerous products(medicines, pesticides). And then the owner will face emetic consequences much less often.

Vomiting in case of illness

The gag reflex accompanies many feline diseases. How to understand that a pet is overtaken by a disease and dangerous nausea? Related signs and symptoms tell about diseases. For what ailments does vomiting start?

Viral infections. Viruses provoke the most severe diseases in domestic fluffies, leading to death. Sick animals and potentially threatening virus-carrying animals become sources of fatal diseases (they secrete microbes with excrement, urine, saliva).

The most dangerous viral diseases in cats are rabies, herpes, calicivirus and coronavirus infections. Aujeszky's disease, feline immunodeficiency and panleukopenia.

The spread of ailments is facilitated by the cohabitation of healthy animals with sick animals, participation in exhibitions (with a large overcrowding of animals). The kitten gets sick from malnutrition, long trips and during independent walks on the street.

Dangerous symptoms:

The sick animal does not eat anything.
Purr sneezes violently, coughs.
Begins profuse vomiting with blood clots.
Profuse salivation. The cat chokes on saliva.
A sick cat is lethargic, she does not play, she lies all the time.

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. With diseases of the stomach in mustachioed pets, it is noted wide range signs. With a pathology of the gastrointestinal tract, the animal constantly vomits, vomits profusely. A sick pet loses weight against a background of normal appetite.

You can understand that a cat has lost weight by feeling the spine - with weight loss, it stands out in all anatomical features.

Vomiting in case of gastrointestinal diseases - constant feature... Blood, bile, food debris, hairballs are found in the vomit. Some animals stop eating completely, do not drink anything, while others constantly eat.

A sick animal is badly vilified. The other extreme is constipation. The unhappy pet cannot go to the toilet for several days. This is due to a large ball of hair and foreign objects entering the stomach (they clog the organ). This phenomenon leads to the development intestinal obstruction and the death of the animal.

Purr has two phases of the disease: chronic and acute. More often the owner is faced with chronic invasion. All cats are susceptible to the disease, even domestic ones, not walking. You can determine how infected your beloved pet is with worms by the presence of the following signs:

Deterioration of the coat.
Alternation severe diarrhea and constipation.
Poor health (lethargy, unwillingness to run and play).
Appetite - the absence or excessive increase in appetite with simultaneous weight loss.
Itching anus... The animal, trying to scratch the itchy place, "rides" the booty and rubs against objects.
Profuse vomiting (especially in the morning). Vomit may contain worms.

Kotofey have to take prescribed medications (for diarrhea, for diseases). Just like humans, purrs may not respond appropriately to taking a pill. More often vomiting occurs:

After antibiotics. The strongest drugs prescribed for a feline for a number of dangerous diseases. Uncontrolled intake of these drugs causes severe complications in the animal, leading to death.
From Metronidazole. Antibiotic with a mild effect. The medicine is prescribed for the treatment of diarrhea, cystitis, gangrene, after a difficult birth.
From Duphalac. Laxative drug, designed to relieve an animal of constipation. If Kotofey does not perceive Duphalac, veterinarians prescribe similar remedy- Lactusan.
After the anthelmintic. Usually, these drugs do not induce or provoke nausea and vomiting. The animal can be pulled out if the medicine got fake or the cat had stuffed its stomach with foreign objects the day before (ate a flower, wool, gnawed on a toy, slippers). Degilmintic has an irritating function, getting into the stomach filled with foreign objects, the drug provokes vomiting.

Often, fluffy owners notice that their pets are vomiting from dry food. This happens when the cat is very hungry and tries to quickly fill his stomach with food. Dry food enters the stomach unchewed, in lumps. It quickly swells in the gastrointestinal tract, and the cat rejects excess food.

Sometimes it happens that dry feeding is not suitable for a cat (manufacturers add a lot of chemistry there). Problems begin in a pet after taking a cheap supplement such as Whiskas, feed by weight and expired food.

What food does not cause nausea? Any food can lead to a gag reflex, even the famous Royal Canin or Chicken Formula. Be sure to alternate dry food with natural food. Make sure there is always clean water with the feeder. Change feed regularly.

Transfer the animal to another feeding should be competently and smoothly. For 2 weeks, mix the new food with the usual in small portions and observe the cat's health. The animal reacts to a change in diet with digestive problems.

To avoid vomiting, add probiotics (drugs that stabilize intestinal microflora). These means include Smecta and chamomile decoction.

Vomit color

The color of the vomit tells a lot to an attentive and intelligent owner. pet... To first determine the problem that torments the purr, pay attention to the color and composition of the vomit:

Vomit	Cause
White foam	Vomiting on an empty (empty stomach). Nausea with white foam is normal. Pets are so sick in the morning when the bowls are empty and hunger demands its own. No pathology
Transparent mucus	Mucus in vomit indicates the presence of helminthic invasion or chronic gastritis, viral disease... In case of diseases, mucus is also present in the feces of the animal.
Gray mass	The gray mass indicates that the food is not suitable for the cat or the transition to the new kind feeding is too sudden
Green liquid	The green color of the vomit is acquired when the filling of the intestine is mixed with its contents. Green vomiting indicates problems with the liver, gallbladder and intestinal obstruction. More often than an animal vomits at night
Red liquid	Does the cat vomit blood? Pay attention to the brightness of the color: pink, scarlet vomit or dark, the color of thick coffee. When vomiting pink liquid or scarlet color of vomit, the pet has wounds and injuries to the esophagus, mouth, pharynx
Black liquid	Vomiting of a brown liquid with an almost black color indicates an admixture of hydrochloric acid in the vomit. This is a sign of gastritis, swelling, or foreign objects entering the stomach.
Yellow liquid	The yellow color is bile. Normally, it should not be in the stomach. The presence of bile in vomit with gastric juice indicates liver problems and malfunctioning of the gallbladder
Fountain vomiting	Uncontrollable sudden vomiting is called a "phantom." Vomit is ejected over a long distance. Nausea of this kind signals a complete blockage of the stomach. The causes of the phantom are tumors, increased ICP, brain diseases, encephalitis and thrombosis.
Vomit with feces	Vomiting with faeces is rare. This dangerous signal indicating that the cat has peritonitis or a serious bowel injury

How to help an animal

Before gagging, the cat has increased nausea. The animal is restless, moves chaotically, not finding a place for itself. The pet meows plaintively and licks its lips. Before the vomiting itself, there is an increase in salivation.

After 10-15 minutes, the purr begins to cough, pulling the muzzle forward and tilting it. Breathing fast and deep. At this time, contractions occur in the stomach - vomiting begins.

For prolonged nausea, owners should limit the amount of fluff to their food. It is not worthwhile to forcefully water the animal.

Vomiting is a dangerous phenomenon, in severe cases it leads to dehydration and death. The following symptoms indicate that a cat is dehydrated:

The gums become sticky.
Increased viscosity of saliva.
Eyes sink and sink in.

Try to lift the hairless area of the animal and release it immediately. When dehydrated, the skin area slowly returns to its original shape. The owner of the purr should know what to do and how to give the cat first aid (if the visit to the veterinarian is delayed).

The pet doctor should be shown when vomiting occurs too often (more than 3-4 times a day), accompanied by high temperature and the depressed state of the pet.

Medicines

To prevent dehydration of the cat, solder the fluffy with Rehydron solution. It is allowed to replace the rehydron with salted water (a teaspoon of salt per 8 liters of water). In case of severe vomiting, drink the pet with Enterosgel or Atoxil (with increased vomiting, Regidron is not effective).

When the pet stubbornly refuses to drink and is very weak, you will have to arm yourself with a syringe and give the cat injections of Ringer's solution every day. An intramuscular injection of Cerucal or No-shpa helps. With frequent vomiting, treatment is carried out with antiemetics:

Bismuth preparations.
The medicine Torecan, Phenothiazine and Paspertin helps.

If the cause of vomiting is poisoning, the cat should be given water activated carbon- an excellent adsorbent. Single dose drug: one charcoal tablet per 10 kg of pet's weight. The agent is dissolved in water and injected into the animal's mouth using a syringe (without a needle).

At serious conditions purr is given a course of droppers with the addition of glucose and ascorbic acid... These methods cleanse the body and relieve the cat from intoxication. If a pet is poisoned, it is necessary to transfer to a special diet:

The food is soft, puree.
Feeding in fractional small portions.
As soon as the animal improves, the cat is gradually transferred to meat food.

If vomiting does not go away within 2 days, the animal should be immediately taken to the veterinarian! In case of severe lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, the doctor prescribes blockade for purrs with antibiotics and sulfa drugs.

Folk remedies

The renowned rice water also copes with its task in the treatment furry pets... In the fight against vomiting, herbal decoctions (chamomile or flaxseed) become indispensable helpers.

Decoctions of herbs are given 2-5 times daily, 1.5-2 tablespoons. If the purr excess weight- the dose is doubled.

At home, when the pet begins to recover, give the fluffy soft boiled meat. But switch from a therapeutic diet to a regular diet delicately, gradually adding your usual food to the menu.

Prophylaxis

It is easier to prevent each disease than to waste time, nerves and money on treatment. In order not to face an unpleasant "vomiting" situation, observe the following preventive rules:

Vaccinate your pet for viral diseases annually.
Choose high-quality food for the purr, balanced in the composition of minerals and vitamins.
Worm fluff every three months - give your cat an anthelmintic.
Pass annually preventive examination at the veterinarian.
Brush your furry friend thoroughly regularly to remove excess hair from the animal.
Grow grass - by eating grass, animals cleanse the digestive tract and heal the body.
Keep your cat toys, accessories and household items clean (beds, nail posts, houses, bedding).
Purchase cat toys made of quality material - no toxic substances in the composition. Mice, jumpers, balls must be solid and durable.
Do not leave small objects lying on the floor - a curious pet will definitely swallow them.
Keep threads, needles, buttons, bobbins away from cat eyes in inaccessible places.
Make sure that the pet does not get close to the trash can, New Year's tinsel, indoor flowers and plants.
Do not feed your cat before traveling.

Knowing the causes of vomiting, being able to distinguish dangerous situations, life threatening and the health of your favorite furry, a competent owner will always come to the aid of a purring pet. And "vomiting" situations will rarely fall on the purr.

I wish you health!

Vomiting is considered to be a spontaneous reflex eruption of stomach contents caused by muscle spasm abdominal cavity... Usually consists of vomiting of undigested food, mucus, gastric juice, bile, and sometimes pus and blood. Nausea and vomiting in a cat or cat at the same time can be a symptom serious illness(cancer, bacterial and viral infections, problems with the functioning of the liver, intestines, etc.), in these cases, vomiting is not the only alarming symptom of the disease, it is often accompanied by fever, purulent and mucous nasal discharge,. Vomiting is not uncommon and in case of poisoning chemicals, medicines, low-quality products. But vomiting also happens for relatively harmless reasons (provided that this happens no more than one - two or three times) - hairballs in the stomach, overeating, reaction to new food, moving to a new place, pregnancy. In any case, vomiting of blood, pus or other vomiting alarming symptoms should always alert the owner of the cat.

When should i see a doctor?

It is impossible to give an unequivocal answer to this question, but if vomiting is repeated, the animal looks sick, its body is dehydrated, then contacting the veterinary clinic will allow the doctor to diagnose and prescribe treatment. This is especially true for those diseases when the count goes for minutes - the same malignant tumors when there is a chance for recovery. Before visiting the doctor, the owner should remember when the cat has not had the opportunity to swallow any harmful substances, how often vomiting occurs, is there any impurities in the vomit. Consider those cases when vomiting occurs repeatedly and we are talking about the presence.

The color of the vomit and the presence of impurities in the vomit

Yellow vomit can signal disease gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder. At the same time, bile has a rather bright color (similar to the color of the raw yolk of a homemade egg). Such vomiting causes additional suffering to the cat because of its bitterness.
Green vomit with a foul smelling smell(meaning a dirty green tint) can be caused by an infection that has entered the body. If, in addition to vomiting, a cat has an upset stool, an increase in temperature, then an early visit to a doctor can help the animal.
Vomiting blood may indicate the presence of damage in the oral cavity, pharynx (if the masses have a scarlet tint) and tumors, internal bleeding(if the shade of the masses is dark brown).
Vomiting of stomach contents with white foam normal if it happens 1-2 times. In cases multiple repetition such vomiting can be a signal of stomach illness.
If vomit has an unpleasant fecal "odor", we can talk about a blockage of the intestines or peritonitis. These diseases require medical treatment.

What should the owner do if his cat is vomiting?

First of all, you shouldn't force-feed the animal, even if the owner is worried that his pet will go hungry. It makes more sense to take care of the availability pure water so that the animal does not become dehydrated. In cases where the cat vomited only once (or two or three), it is worth arranging a fasting day for the cat to starve. Subsequently, the cat can be switched to a normal diet, however, heavy foods should not be included in the food, and food should be given more often, but little by little. The food for the cat must be fresh, the bowls must be clean. The cat owner should always remember about timely prevention.

The situation when the animal is sick is unpleasant for both the pet and the owner. Vomiting in a cat occurs according to various reasons: from unsuitable food to disruption of work internal organs... An attack does not always require veterinary care- in some cases, the owner successfully copes with the problem at home.

But for every situation when the cat is sick, you need to pay attention. Items in the stomach vomiting, may cause internal injury. Nausea can be a symptom of various animal diseases.

Causes of ailment

Each cat burps its hair periodically. The problem can also be observed in bald breeds adjacent to hairy pets. When licked, the hair accumulates in the cat's gastrointestinal tract and needs to be released. Do not be alarmed if the cat periodically (1-2 times a week) burps dense hairy sausages or balls. Problems are indicated by more frequent vomiting, depression, and bloating. Symptoms indicate an overflow of hair in the stomach and intestines.

The mentioned cases of obvious diseases require immediate referral to a specialist.

To accurately determine the cause, you will need the help of a veterinarian. The doctor will be able to take initial measures to alleviate the patient's condition and schedule further treatment in the hospital or at home. In less severe cases, enough self help the owner.

Treating vomiting in pets

In case of poisoning, it is important to block the action of the toxin, for which sorbents are used. It is most convenient to use suspensions like Fosfalugel - the dose is taken at the rate of 0.5-1 drug per kilogram of the cat's weight. If the animal's condition does not improve after using sorbents (after 2-3 hours), or there is a suspicion of using a specific poison, it should be immediately taken to the veterinarian. Clinics have antidotes to some toxins that can save your pet or speed up its recovery.

All these funds are chosen and prescribed by the doctor. He also decides on the introduction of antiemetic. For cats, use Cerucal or No-shpa - intramuscular injections in a volume of 0.1 ml per 1 kg of body weight. It is not worth prescribing injections on your own.

An exception is the case if the pet is very sick (every day or several times a day), there is no way to show it to a specialist, and gentle methods did not help. There are also folk remedies... So, they suggest treating a cat with a decoction of flaxseed: the liquid is given 1-4 tablespoons (depending on the size of the patient) 3-4 times a day.

What to do when the danger is over

Help with vomiting includes depriving the pet of food and water (at least for 4-5 hours). Fluid must be returned to the diet faster than food; it may be worth starting with an IV to make up for the loss without irritating the stomach. Subsequently, the cat should always have access to water. For the first 2-3 days, the animal must be on a sparing diet: special feed, rice water, low-fat boiled chicken or other light food. Raw food, even if the pet has used them before, are excluded. Feed, due to its attractive odor, can become more effective solution if the animal doesn't eat anything.

Cat vomiting with foam, greenish or yellow color Having undigested food or inedible items swallowed does not necessarily mean serious problems with the body. The problem is often solved by adjusting the diet. But frequent attacks, general deterioration the conditions of the animal, the presence of blood or bile in the secretions require the involvement of a veterinarian.

The doctor will determine the root cause of the ailment and prescribe appropriate treatment. Regardless of the disease, with involuntary contractions the pet's stomach is transferred to moderate feeding with light foods.

Preventive measures

The easiest way to solve the problem of overeating or unhealthy diet. At home, the cat needs to limit access to its favorite inedible "treats" as much as possible. Keeping track of pets walking on the street will be more difficult - the owner will have to rely on their sanity.

If the animal is constantly drawn to dry or live plants, it should be provided with a suitable source of vitamins in the form of wheat germ, for example. You need to choose the right type and dosage of food, based on the age, health and preferences of the pet. At the same time, access to water is not standardized - the pet should always have fresh liquid in the bowl.

Vomiting domestic cat- a fairly common phenomenon that can be worn both natural and pathological character... It is a reflex outward expression of the contents of the stomach through the oral cavity or nasal passages and occurs for a variety of reasons. It is not difficult to suspect the approach of vomiting in a pet: the cat begins to breathe faster, voluntarily makes swallowing movements, coughs, and a lot of saliva comes out of her mouth. And if a single vomiting can indicate self-cleaning of the pet's stomach from wool, grass, and the like, then a multiple process indicates the development pathological condition and is the reason to immediately show the animal to the veterinarian.

Causes of vomiting in cats

Causes of vomiting in cats are very different. One-time vomiting in cats is a completely natural phenomenon that occurs as a result of the animal's periodic need to get rid of the contents of its stomach. For example, in the process of caring for their fur coat, cats lick themselves, because of which they have to swallow a certain amount of wool every day, which settles in them. digestive tract... Nature has made sure that animals have the opportunity to independently get rid of the wool accumulated in the stomach. Therefore, cats periodically regurgitate wool lumps that are dangerous to their health.

Frequent vomiting at the cat- a symptom that indicates the development of a pathological process in her body. This condition accompanies almost all viral infections, helminthic invasions, food and pesticide poisoning, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas or kidneys. Naturally, such vomiting will always be associated with other pathological manifestations: diarrhea, increased overall body temperature, convulsive syndrome, pain, apathy, refusal to eat, drink and much more. Multiple vomiting in a cat, treatment which takes into account etiological factor the underlying disease requires immediate specialist advice and all necessary examinations.

Vomiting options in cats

Vomit in cats differs in color and consistency, which depend on causal factors the underlying disease. Vomiting options in cats include:

Vomiting with white foam. White foam forms in the stomach when mucus, gastric juice and air are mixed in the stomach. Foam white vomiting indicates that at the time of its release the animal's stomach was empty, so this phenomenon is regarded by veterinarians as natural. Fear should be caused by repeated vomiting of bile juice with mucus, which is characteristic of inflammatory processes in the digestive tract.
Vomiting with impurities of bile. Normally, there should be no bile in the stomach. Its appearance there indicates reflux, which may occur in the background various diseases liver and gallbladder. As you know, bile is a very aggressive environment, therefore, over time, it can provoke reactive gastritis, which will lead to a deterioration general condition cats.
Vomiting with herbs. Vomiting green can occur in cats that have eaten a lot of grass. This condition is not regarded as dangerous for the pet and does not need specialist advice. Another thing is when the animal vomits in thick masses with dark green impurities, which are nothing more than bile. This is typical for intestinal obstruction, severe pathological processes of the biliary tract and liver, tumors, and the like.
Vomiting of blood in the cat. It can proceed in two versions: with an admixture of light, scarlet blood and with dark blood, by type coffee grounds... Vomiting with scarlet blood occurs when there is bleeding in the injured canal above the stomach, as well as in the throat and oral cavity... Coffee grounds are formed when blood is mixed with hydrochloric acid and may indicate bleeding in the stomach or small intestine. Blood in vomit is a prerequisite for contacting a veterinarian.
Vomiting with strong smell at the cat. Foul-smelling vomit occurs as a result of the presence of a focus of infection in the digestive tract, which is accompanied by the formation of a purulent process. This scenario is typical for peritonitis, tumors during the decay period, bacterial infections, abscess formation and more.

What if my cat is vomiting?

Vomiting in cats, treatment which it is better to entrust to a professional, is a signal that something is wrong with the animal. The frequent release of vomit is dangerous for the pet with the risk of dehydration, so in this case, do not waste time and take the cat to the veterinarian.

If you suspect food poisoning for a cat, you should stop feeding him for 6-8 hours. Drinking water can be stopped if it does not provoke new urge to vomit. Returning appetite will be a positive sign of an improved cat's health. But don't be overwhelmed right away digestive system animal goodies. It is better to give food in small quantities, starting with light, grated food, lean meat, rice water, medicinal feed.

Repeated and severe vomiting is an indication for the use of medication. It is important to remember that vomiting medicine for cats the owner of the animal can only be advised by a veterinarian. The cat should not be treated human resources thoughtlessly, since most of them are toxic to pets and can be fatal.

One of the symptoms that accompanies the disease various bodies in cats, is vomiting. This defense mechanism, which protects the animal's body from the ingress of various toxic substances into it. Vomiting is preceded by nausea, which leads to the cat becoming restless, frightened.

Causes of vomiting

Vomiting is the involuntary ejection of stomach contents caused by any irritant - solid foreign objects, large amounts of food, or toxic substances. In addition, vomiting can be caused by:

Wool.
Worms.
Various infectious diseases.
Pressure or swelling, encephalitis.
Food poisoning.
Pregnancy.
"Hungry" vomiting that occurs when the pet is rarely fed.
During transportation - from stress or motion sickness.
Diabetes.
Abundance of food.
Stomach ulcer.
Kidney or liver disease.
Diseases of the gallbladder and so on.

Vomiting in cats is acute and chronic. Acute vomiting lasting no more than 2-3 days can be eliminated simple methods treatment. When does it last long time- within one day or repeated 2-3 times in 12 hours, then we are talking about its chronic form.

This form is dangerous in that the animal's body is dehydrated, disrupted water and electrolyte balance... The content of ions, which are responsible for the transmission of a nerve impulse, decreases, as a result, the work of the cardiovascular, nervous and other organ systems is disrupted.

The body becomes dehydrated very quickly, as the cat does not drink and loses a significant amount of water. It is possible to determine how significant the loss of water is as follows - the skin at the withers must be lifted, clamped between 2 fingers and released. If, after releasing, the skin does not seek to return to its original position, “sticks”, and the wool has ceased to shine, dull and become dry, then the body has lost a lot of water. Continuous vomiting for a long time can lead to the death of the cat.

For correct diagnosis must first be excluded physiological processes with symptoms that resemble vomiting. This is a belching, when food comes out completely undigested in the form of strands that follow the shape of the esophagus.

Spend professional diagnostics can only be a veterinarian who, in addition to examining the animal, must conduct required analyzes... One of them is the analysis of vomit. There are several types of vomit that are specific to certain diseases:

Hairballs in vomit

This species is physiologically normal process and happens 1-2 times a month. Thus, the cat's body is freed from the villi that enter the stomach during licking. Several reflex contractions occur and the oval hairball comes off. Lumps of wool can be removed from the animal's stomach with feces.

However, hair in the stomach can lead to obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract, which can only be removed by surgical intervention with a medical probe. To prevent this from happening, cats eat grass, which irritates the walls of the stomach and causes the gag reflex. For pets, this herb can be grown in a flower pot.

Fountain

In addition to the underdevelopment of the pylorus, in kittens this vomiting can cause obstruction of the digestive tract if it contains foreign objects, neoplasms different etiology... There may also be an increase in intracranial pressure with thrombosis of cerebral vessels, meningoencephalitis, and brain tumors. With these violations, in addition to vomiting, other violations in activity will be observed nervous system... They can only be diagnosed by a veterinarian.

The cat vomits whole, almost undigested food

Occurs 15-30 minutes after eating. This can happen when, after fasting, the animal eats a large number of excess food. Sometimes this happens if, after eating, the animal starts to run and play. Food is not digestible. It is necessary to determine the optimal amount of food and not overfeed the animal.

Vomit with bile

Bile is in gallbladder and in the vomit from the stomach it should not be. Its appearance indicates diseases of the gallbladder and liver. At prolonged vomiting the stomach is completely emptied and its contents are replaced by bile. When the walls of the stomach come into contact with bile, they can become inflamed, since bile is a very aggressive environment.

It is necessary to very accurately determine the color of the vomit. If there is bile in them, the color is bright yellow, if the color is given by the components of the feed, the color is grayish-yellow. If the vomit is colored with bile, it is imperative to show the cat to the veterinarian.

Cat vomits with liquid or foam

This is a sign of feline "distemper" disease. The vomiting process is preceded by 5-8 reflex contractions, the animal tenses and experiences discomfort. Other signs are characteristic of this disease: the cat stops grooming, seeks to constantly hide in a secluded dark corner, does not pay attention to the environment.

Sometimes with very intense urge to vomit, it does not occur. It causes painful sensations... The cat refuses food, water, their appearance causes her constant vomiting, she constantly licks her lips.

Vomit with blood

Scarlet inclusions indicate mechanical damage digestive organs between the mouth and upper section small intestine... Perhaps these are wounds in the mouth, damage to the pharynx or esophagus. They can occur when sharp-edged foreign objects are swallowed or stuck in the walls of organs. Bone, slivers, or other sharp particles can be ingested with food or if the cat is chewing on objects that are not intended to be eaten.

A saturated red color is a signal of damage to the lower organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Bleeding may be in the stomach, where the blood becomes dark (sometimes to the color of coffee grounds) chemical reaction with hydrochloric acid.

Caused by gastritis, swallowed with sharp objects. malignant neoplasms... Sometimes damage to the esophagus can be the cause when blood is swallowed, enters the stomach and excreted in vomit. This condition can lead to decreased vitality, complete dehydration and death. With such vomiting, a visit to a doctor should be immediate.

Vomit is green

This is typical for diseases of the liver and gallbladder or intestinal obstruction. With these pathologies, too much abundant discharge bile, or the contents of the intestines are thrown back into the stomach. Green color can occur with even small amounts of fresh or dry herb. If the staining is caused by this, then there is no cause for concern.

Feces are present in the vomit

This is called very dangerous pathologies- peritonitis or intestinal blockage, or abdominal trauma. The operation is almost always inevitable, the cat must be urgently shown to the veterinarian.

To prevent vomiting in cats, you must follow some basic rules:

Feeding should be frequent and not too abundant;
The diet should be balanced - healthy food, fortified supplements and the absence of products from the human table;
Prevention of worms should be carried out 2 times a year;
Refrain from feeding during transportation in transport;
Do not allow your cat to play with small objects that it can swallow. If they enter the digestive system, they can injure the membranes;
Brush out regularly and, if necessary, give the cat a paste to dissolve the hair and remove it from the digestive tract.

The reasons for the mandatory visit to the veterinarian are the following symptoms:

Fever
The cat is constantly nauseous (she sticks out her tongue at the same time);
The animal is lethargic and inactive. The condition causes discomfort and worries the pet;
Repeated and profuse vomiting, repeated up to 3 times in 12 hours.

You should not try to treat the animal on your own, only a doctor can correctly assess its condition and prescribe adequate treatment.

For diagnosis, the veterinarian will conduct a number of studies:

Inspection of the animal;
Assessment of the general condition of the body and coat;
It will measure weight, pulse, temperature. Listens to breathing;
Palpation of the abdomen to determine muscle tone and the presence of possible hardening;
General and biochemical blood test;
Ultrasound of the abdominal cavity.

First aid for a cat

Heavy clinical cases can only be diagnosed by a veterinarian, he will also write down the treatment regimen. It is only possible to alleviate the condition of a pet on your own. To do this, you need to resort to the following tips:

Pay attention to his vomit and the frequency of food rejection. If the gag reflex is triggered 1-2 times, and the vomit does not have blood or foam, then, most likely, wool, grass or an abundance of food has got into the stomach. It is enough not to give the cat food, but to leave only a bowl of water. This must be done without fail, this is how the animal's body dehydrates;
Put your furry friend on a strict diet. Put away fatty foods, do not give dry food or canned food. You can give an egg, cottage cheese or broth. Serve food in small portions and often, be sure to monitor the condition of the cat. If vomiting does not recur, then a small piece of boiled chicken can be introduced into the diet.
With more serious symptoms- vomiting with blood, foam, bile with unpleasant odor, immediately apply for professional help... You are not a doctor, you do not know how to treat animals seriously. And it's easy to harm with your inaction or experiments.

Medications

Before visiting a veterinarian, you can relieve your cat's distress yourself. If in home first aid kit there are preparations - sorbents (atoxil, rehydron), dilute them with some water and water the cat up to 4 times a day. You can also give an injection of No-shpa at the rate of 0.1 mg per 1 kg of the cat. Further actions are only for a professional, you should not delay visits to the veterinary clinic. A dehydrated body needs a drip and injections.

If there is no first aid kit in the home necessary drugs, then you can solder the cat with tincture of flax or chamomile. Three to four times a day, one tablespoon. Provided the cause of the vomiting is not a serious stomach or kidney disease.

Prophylaxis

In order for the cat not to get sick, you must adhere to the following rules:

food must be fresh;
raw fish and meat should not be present in the diet;
limit access to the trash can and places where threads, needles and other small items are stored;
be sure to visit a veterinarian and examine the animal once a year.

A cat, the favorite of the whole family, fell ill. Lethargy, vomiting, refusal to eat. The owner of the animal is at a loss, and does not know what to do. The first thing to find out is the reason that caused the pet to vomit. It is not always possible to understand independently what happened to the animal. Perhaps these are symptoms of some kind of disease. Therefore, a timely appeal to a veterinary clinic will save your pet from torment and possible illness.

Animal health is the concern of all family members. Carefully selected food, fresh water, combating fleas and worms, combing the animal's fur are important points in caring for a pet. Compliance with simple rules and tips is the key to the health and life of your pet.

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