If your cat is vomiting — it could be serious.

Today I received very sad news.A client who bought a kitten from me two and a half years ago wrote to say that her adult cat had died.

What happened?The cat had been vomiting for five days straight. They didn’t manage to get to the vet in time.Let’s not dwell on why they didn’t go sooner —Instead, let’s talk about what to do if something like this happens to you.

I’m sharing this because I want to warn you: vomiting in cats is not a small thing.

Yes, sometimes vomiting is harmless:– the cat swallowed hair while grooming and threw it up,– or ate too much dry food (it swells in the stomach and the excess comes out).In these cases, there’s usually no need to worry.

But if vomiting continues,if there’s no hair or food in it,if it’s liquid or foam —you must act immediately. It could be poisoning.

Cats can get poisoned by insects, household chemicals — or even their food.Always check a newly opened bag of food.Even if it’s your usual brand, the new batch may have quality issues.It happens often: manufacturers change the formula, or someone in production mismeasures the ingredients — and the food causes digestive upset.Sometimes an entire cattery develops diarrhea from a single bad batch.In that case — simply remove the food and observe.

What should you do first?Give a sorbent.Whatever you have on hand:– activated charcoal,– smecta,– or Enterosgel (my personal favorite — safe for both humans and animals, available on Amazon).

I mix it with water and give it via syringe (without a needle), gently into the corner of the mouth.Even if the cat isn’t drinking — you need to hydrate them.Sorbents won’t cause overdose and are safe to use freely.

Important things to remember:– Always keep sorbents and needleless syringes at home,– For diarrhea — give a sorbent immediately: it’s often caused by toxins,– If it doesn’t help — check for parasites or switch food,– Sorbents should also be given 2 hours after vaccinations or deworming to help clear toxins.

⚠️ If nothing helps — go to the vet urgently.An X-ray may be needed.The cat may have swallowed a foreign object —and if it’s not removed surgically in time,you can lose your cat within hours.

I’m sharing this because I want your animals to be safe. On the Library & Shop page, you’ll find guides — practical, clear, and no fluff.There are currently 6 guides available in the library, and I’m actively working on more.Visit the shop and stay tuned for updates.