Why do cats vomit after changing food? How to deal with it?
Recently, a fan anxiously asked: "The cat vomited in the early morning, and the cat food was the same as usual, but I just changed to a new cat food last night, is this related to the food change?" "We started by showing understanding to this fan and asked a few key questions in detail to help determine the cat's condition.
Cats are extremely sensitive to changes in food, and changing cat food abruptly may trigger digestive discomfort such as vomiting, diarrhea, etc. It is recommended to use a gradual blending method when changing food, so that the cat's intestines can gradually adapt to the new food components.
Cats are not eating anything other than cat food, and a single food** can lead to nutritional imbalances and may also cause vomiting due to the inability of certain ingredients in the new cat food to adapt. In addition, changes in water intake are also a cause for concern, as dehydration or drinking too quickly can irritate the stomach and cause vomiting.
Although the cat's mental state is okay and there is still an appetite, persistent vomiting should be vigilant. A good mental state usually means that the condition is not severe, but a comprehensive assessment of bowel movements and vomiting frequency is still required.
The cat's bowel movements are normal, which is a positive sign that the lower part of the digestive tract is functioning in a good way. However, lightening of the vomit may be due to decreased bleeding or decreased food intake, and subsequent changes need to be closely monitored.
For current symptoms of suspected acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, initial home care recommendations are 6 to 8 hours of food and fluidity, followed by anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., Suno) and antiemetic drugs (e.g., gastric ulcer). At the same time, probiotics help to restore the balance of intestinal microecology and can be added appropriately under the guidance of a doctor.
For cats that are still breastfeeding, caution should be exercised to avoid adverse effects on kittens. At this time, you should try to use milder probiotics first, and if the symptoms cannot be relieved, give priority to protecting the health of the big cat, and take targeted measures if necessary**.
Although the color of the vomit can help us to preliminarily infer that the cat may have hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, this is not absolute, and the exact diagnosis needs to be determined by a combination of clinical findings, physical examination results, and possible laboratory tests.
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