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Treatment
Treatment is dependent on the underlying cause of the vomiting; some of the veterinarian's possible suggestions include:
- Dietary changes
- Medication to control the vomiting (e.g., cimetidine, anti-emetic)
- Antibiotics, in the case of bacterial ulcers
- Corticosteroids to treat inflammatory bowel disease
- Surgery, in the case of tumor-caused vomiting
- Special medications for treating chemotherapy induced vomiting
Living and Management
Always follow the recommended treatment plan from your veterinarian. Do not experiment with medications or food. Pay close attention to your cat and if it does not improve, return to your veterinarian for a follow-up evaluation.
mucus
A type of slime that is made up of certain salts, cells, or leukocytes
regurgitation
The return of food into the oral cavity after it has been swallowed
jaundice
A condition in which the skin becomes yellow in color as do the mucous membranes; this is due to excess amounts of bilirubin.
emetic
Any substance that creates the urge to vomit
bile
The fluid created by the liver that helps food in the stomach to be digested.
anemia
A condition of the blood in which normal red blood cell counts or hemoglobin are lacking.
esophagus
The tube that extends from the mouth to the stomach