My 14 week old kitten threw up this morning after eating. He vomited food and an elastic loop band which is about 1" wide by 2" long. (How he swallowed somthing that size I'll never know.) He also threw up the elastic string part of a toy. The string was in small segments. He threw up again several hours later--but much less and no foreign matter. I can hear gurgly sounds from his tummy sometimes if I put my ear up to him. He's been napping (normal for this time of day) and acts happy and normal when awake. He does not cry in pain when I touch his tummy area or pick him up. I have not fed him anymore yet.
I'm still worried. Could there still be stuff in him? Do I need to take him the ER vet hospital or can it wait until I can get to my vet tomorrow?
Kitten vomited up toys
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It may allow you to wait until morning, but NO LATER! And don't just call a vet, see a vet first thing in the morning, regardless if he "seems" ok or not.
Watch him closely all day and night, if he continues to vomit, or seems lethargic or painful, don't wait another minute, to an ER vet ASAP.
In the immediate sense, gather every single toy he has, examine them, and remove ALL strings, elastic, bells, small attachments (like plastic eyes, noses, etc), and NEVER give your cats toys with these pieces and parts without removing them first.
Check your home thoroughly for any rubber bands, especially if you have children. Keep these put away securely...rubber bands, elastic and string can perforate an intestine and can be fatal! Also never pull a string or elastic band etc from a cat's anal area, since the other end could be wrapped around an intestine....vet visit would be required so the vet can closer examine kitty, x-ray for location, etc.
Watch him closely all day and night, if he continues to vomit, or seems lethargic or painful, don't wait another minute, to an ER vet ASAP.
In the immediate sense, gather every single toy he has, examine them, and remove ALL strings, elastic, bells, small attachments (like plastic eyes, noses, etc), and NEVER give your cats toys with these pieces and parts without removing them first.
Check your home thoroughly for any rubber bands, especially if you have children. Keep these put away securely...rubber bands, elastic and string can perforate an intestine and can be fatal! Also never pull a string or elastic band etc from a cat's anal area, since the other end could be wrapped around an intestine....vet visit would be required so the vet can closer examine kitty, x-ray for location, etc.
..........Traci
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Well, he vomited again so I took him the ER vet. They will keep him overnight and moniter him and do some more x rays. I hope he doesn't have to have surgery.
I have gone through the house and kitten proofed based on this event. I've never had a cat do this, but I feel stupid that this happened.
I have gone through the house and kitten proofed based on this event. I've never had a cat do this, but I feel stupid that this happened.
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Don't feel stupid. You're not the only one this has happened to and it's good that you got kitty to the ER vet for observation. Hopefully it is all out of his system and/or will pass on it's own without problem.
Please keep us posted. We'll keep a good thought for kitty of course.
Please keep us posted. We'll keep a good thought for kitty of course.
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Kittens and cats are always curious, and somewhat similar to dogs they will chew nearly anything they can get into their mouth (although they are usually not as excessive about it as dogs are).
You can never predict what your kitten or adult cat may get into, this is why it is imperative that such objects, small objects and parts on toys are never available to them. Treat your kitten-proofing as you would a human infant or toddler-proofing.
I too hope he does not require surgery, but if the x-rays show anything unusual, be prepared for surgery, I would ask your vet first thing in the morning if a barium x-ray series is in order to at least detect any blockages before opting for surgery.
You can never predict what your kitten or adult cat may get into, this is why it is imperative that such objects, small objects and parts on toys are never available to them. Treat your kitten-proofing as you would a human infant or toddler-proofing.
I too hope he does not require surgery, but if the x-rays show anything unusual, be prepared for surgery, I would ask your vet first thing in the morning if a barium x-ray series is in order to at least detect any blockages before opting for surgery.
..........Traci
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I picked him up from ER vet this a.m. They said he was doing well. He ate for them, no vomiting. He pooped for them (it was normal) and they think whatever was causing problems is going to pass. They said to keep an eye on him for next two days. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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that is good the vet kept him overnight and he is doing better, but as told to do, keep a close eye on him for the next several days...
It is amazing the things that they will find and get into...I am horrified to find some of the things that my cats chewed up, and for days am watching everyone...and I have had cats for YEARS...all ages....all sizes...but they still manage to find the ONE thing you leave out somewhere...
It is amazing the things that they will find and get into...I am horrified to find some of the things that my cats chewed up, and for days am watching everyone...and I have had cats for YEARS...all ages....all sizes...but they still manage to find the ONE thing you leave out somewhere...