Priority: High
Overview
- Needs a veterinary appointment within 12 hours.
- If it is after hours, closely monitor your cat.
- If your cat’s condition worsens, seek emergency care.
- If symptoms change, repeat and revise the Symptom Checker.
Symptom Considerations
- Vomiting can happen for many different reasons.
- If the vomiting is persistent and frequent your cat should be evaluated by a veterinarian right away.
- Dehydration is a concern.
- Other symptoms can help identify the cause.
- Please repeat the Pet Health Checker to assess symptoms not already addressed.
- Some questions to prepare for:
- When did vomiting begin?
- How many times has your cat vomited?
- Have you seen any blood in the vomit?
- How would you describe the vomit (color, consistency)?
- What other symptoms have you noticed?
- Does your cat vomit within 2 minutes of eating or drinking?
- Your cat may need diagnostic tests like:
- Blood work
- X-rays
- Stool sample examination
- Abdominal examination
- Treatments, such as fluids for dehydration, anti-nausea medications
- Easy to digest food