Vomiting

Kittens can become quickly dehydrated or suffer from low blood sugar if they are vomiting and not eating. Any kitten vomiting more than 2-3 times should be assessed by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Any kitten who is not eating for greater than 4 hours in young kittens or 8 hours in older kittens should seek veterinary care immediately. Any sign of weakness, lethargy, or change in awareness needs to be addressed ASAP.

Contact your Coordinator for instructions.

How to prevent kitten vomiting

• Don’t give kittens milk, once they have weaned from their mother; they only require fresh tap water.

• Avoid feeding kittens food which can upset their tummy.

• Stick to the same diet for a little while and slowly change over to the one you’d prefer.

• Avoid giving your kitten table scraps.

• Never give your kitten any medications unless told to do so by a veterinarian.

• Never give a kitten human medication such as aspirin or Tylenol.

• A kitten is the same as a toddler; they can and will put anything in their mouth. So make sure your home is kitten proofed with any small objects that could potentially be swallowed kept out of the way.

• Keep all medications and poisons locked away.