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I recently adopted Baby, a 9-year-old DSH female, from a reputable shelter in my area. At the time of adoption, I was informed that she had had some minor vomiting issues in the evening, but that it had been resolved on by switching her to Science Diet's i/d wet-food formula, which I was given a few cans of, and gradually bringing her back to a regular diet.
Upon getting her home and settled in, she began having the vomiting issue again, despite being on the exact same diet and feeding schedule as she was in the shelter. Concerned, I called and made an appointment with her vet and had her checked out. The vet gave her some IV fluids, though she had been drinking / urinating normally, and a shot of Cerenia to reduce nausea. The vet also gave us some Science Diet a/d wet-food to feed to her mixed in with what would become her normal diet.
Once home, she began eating and drinking again as normal, but now, a week later, the vomiting is back.
Some background (Please read!):
Baby's normal diet consists of Blue Buffalo Healthy Gourmet Flaked Chicken or Tuna (wet-food), and Iams ProActive Health Adult Digestive Care (hard-food).
1. Baby eats and drinks at the recommended amount for her age and weight. There is NO hesitation to eat.
2. She has normal urination and regular bowel movements - no signs of diarrhea or constipation.
3. Complete blood work was done while she was in the shelter, ruling out many of the larger conditions.
4. She is an indoor cat, with no access to chemical toxins (we have a green home).
5. She ONLY vomits in the late evenings / early morning, hours after her dinner feeding.
6. She ONLY vomits once per day and never the full amount of what she has eaten.
7. There is no hair present in the vomit and she is / has been brushed daily to prevent hairballs.
8. She is a senior cat, so not very active, but there is no sign of lethargy.
9. The vomit often contains undigested pieces of her food.
10. Baby is an only cat. The only other pets in the household are a pair of large rats.
In addition, Baby has also been fighting off an Upper Respiratory Infection, which is expected as she was a shelter cat.
I have never before had a cat with such a puzzling illness / condition, so any ideas that I can bring to the vet for testing or any suggestions of what to do at home (the vet bills can pile up quickly) would be very much appreciated. I am not overly concerned as of yet, seeing as Baby's behavior is that of a healthy cat, but I know that chronic vomiting can cause more serious issues later on.
Thank you all so much!
Upon getting her home and settled in, she began having the vomiting issue again, despite being on the exact same diet and feeding schedule as she was in the shelter. Concerned, I called and made an appointment with her vet and had her checked out. The vet gave her some IV fluids, though she had been drinking / urinating normally, and a shot of Cerenia to reduce nausea. The vet also gave us some Science Diet a/d wet-food to feed to her mixed in with what would become her normal diet.
Once home, she began eating and drinking again as normal, but now, a week later, the vomiting is back.
Some background (Please read!):
Baby's normal diet consists of Blue Buffalo Healthy Gourmet Flaked Chicken or Tuna (wet-food), and Iams ProActive Health Adult Digestive Care (hard-food).
1. Baby eats and drinks at the recommended amount for her age and weight. There is NO hesitation to eat.
2. She has normal urination and regular bowel movements - no signs of diarrhea or constipation.
3. Complete blood work was done while she was in the shelter, ruling out many of the larger conditions.
4. She is an indoor cat, with no access to chemical toxins (we have a green home).
5. She ONLY vomits in the late evenings / early morning, hours after her dinner feeding.
6. She ONLY vomits once per day and never the full amount of what she has eaten.
7. There is no hair present in the vomit and she is / has been brushed daily to prevent hairballs.
8. She is a senior cat, so not very active, but there is no sign of lethargy.
9. The vomit often contains undigested pieces of her food.
10. Baby is an only cat. The only other pets in the household are a pair of large rats.
In addition, Baby has also been fighting off an Upper Respiratory Infection, which is expected as she was a shelter cat.
I have never before had a cat with such a puzzling illness / condition, so any ideas that I can bring to the vet for testing or any suggestions of what to do at home (the vet bills can pile up quickly) would be very much appreciated. I am not overly concerned as of yet, seeing as Baby's behavior is that of a healthy cat, but I know that chronic vomiting can cause more serious issues later on.
Thank you all so much!
