Cat Vomitting
Common ailments in cats
Cat Allergies: Cats, like humans, can suffer from a wide range of allergies. The most common allergy in cats is flea allergy. As cats get older, their sensitivity to flea bites increases. Food allergies account for another 5-10% of cat allergies. Food allergies can manifest as dermatitis and itching, vomiting and diarrhea, but can take up to 10 years to appear.
Vomiting: Some cats vomit all the time while others rarely. One of the most common reasons for vomiting is hairballs. All cats benefit from regular brushing to help minimize shedding and ingestion hair. To check if your cat has vomited because of hairballs, examine the vomit carefully for small gray pellets or lumps, regardless of hair color your cat. Hairballs can occur even with shorthair cats. Another reason for vomiting might be that your cat is allergic to his food. Try switching to another brand with a lot different ingredients and no food coloring to see if that helps. Sometimes cats vomit when they have worms. Ask your vet for a worming appointment. Newspaper throwing up can also be a sign of an overactive thyroid or kidney infection. This is especially common in older cats. Your veterinarian can do an analysis blood to know well. You know the habits of your cat. If you vomit more than usual or in some way demonstrates a departure from their normal habits, take it to the vet. The main thing is to give plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
Diarrhea: If your cat has persistent diarrhea, try changing your diet. You can try rice boiled, cottage cheese, bread, yogurt, boiled chicken, chicken broth or strained meat. Select your cat prefers. If symptoms continue for more than two days take your cat to the vet with a stool sample. You should also call your veterinarian immediately if your kitten is weak or indifferent, or refuses to drink.
Feline Urinary Syndrome (FUS) Feline urinary syndrome or FUS, is an inflammation, irritation and / or lower urinary tract obstruction. The inability to urinate can become a life and death situation if not treated quickly. FUS is far more common among male cats than females. Your cat may have FUS if strains to urinate, blood in the urine, makes frequent trips to the litter box with only small amounts voided, or forgets how to use the sandbox.
Diabetes: Diabetes occurs in cats that do not properly regulate their blood sugar levels in the blood. Symptoms may include excessive thirst and urination, weight loss or obesity. Older cats are more likely to develop diabetes than younger ones. Diabetic cats should be kept indoors to prevent food accident that could raise your blood sugar.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Although this disease is related to HIV, it is not possible to get AIDS from a cat with FIV. FIV is passed through open wounds such as cat bites, resulting in a deterioration of the immune system. As there is currently no vaccine for this disease, FIV-positive cats should be kept inside and away from other cats.
Upper respiratory disease will manifest upper respiratory tract in the cat by cold or flu symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing in combination with red, watery eyes.
Feline Herpes Virus: Do not worry, you can not herpes from your cat! FHV affects only cats.
Chlamydia psittaci, Chlamydia is a bacteria-like organism that inhabits the tissues around the eyes. The symptom most common is conjunctivitis, which is usually seen in one eye at first, then spreads to both eyes.
About the Author
Tristan Andrews writes useful articles about cats and kittens. Discover and explore the feline world. Find out how to better care for, train and live with your cat at http://www.i-love-cats.com
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