Cat vomited last night

[Buddy's human]

I had to go away for a day and a half due to a death in the family. Friend of family gave Buddy his two doses of his 4 units that he would have missed. When I returned home yesterday evening, there was more food than I expected in his bowl. But, I checked and she said she gave him his normal amount in the morning. Actually, a little more than normal but I asked her to in case any plans changed he had a little more. When it came time to give his evening dose, I had to coax him out from under the bed and give a handful of regular food with his Glycobalance to make sure he ate enough to give his dose. He nibbled enough that I gave him his dose. Seemed to be acting normal. Then around 11:30 last night, he vomited a lot (more than I've ever seen at one time). This morning at 6:30 the little that remained in his bowl was gone and I have fed him small amounts twice today. I gave him his dose this morning. Actually gave 3 units just to be safe. Does anyone think this might be a bout of not feeling well that will go back to normal. He's hasn't vomited again since midnight last night. It's been a very rough week for me so I don't want to overreact based on my nerves.
Also, when I talked to my vet about a month ago about home testing, she said you can't home test when you are fructosamine testing. Does anyone know the validity of this? I don't want to spend money on the testing to also spend money on fructosamine testing that won't have its affect. But, I also want to do the best to stabilize him.

 

[krazy4kritters]

Also, when I talked to my vet about a month ago about home testing, she said you can't home test when you are fructosamine testing. Does anyone know the validity of this? I don't want to spend money on the testing to also spend money on fructosamine testing that won't have its affect. But, I also want to do the best to stabilize him.

That is ridiculous! How on earth would you testing him at home affect a fructosamine test? Home testing is the safest way for you to give you cat insulin shots. At a bare minimum, you should check his BG numbers before every shot. You do not need the expensive pet meter either. Lots of us use a Relion micro or confirm human meter. They are about $15 and $35 for 100 test strips.

 

[krazy4kritters]

The vomiting may just be an upset tummy or possible hairball. It is hairball season. If he is feeling well today, it's probably nothing. Barf happens when you have kitties

 

[Buddy's human]

The vomiting may just be an upset tummy or possible hairball. It is hairball season. If he is feeling well today, it's probably nothing. Barf happens when you have kitties

Am I the only one that the cat walks away from the pergo or tile floor and goes right for the carpet to throw up? It's like he wants to make sure i have to work harder to clean it up.

 

[krazy4kritters]

Am I the only one that the cat walks away from the pergo or tile floor and goes right for the carpet to throw up? It's like he wants to make sure i have to work harder to clean it up.

Lol. I'm fortunate to have mostly hardwood floors.
For breakfast my sugar kitty eats on the floor, two civvies (non diabetic) are usually on the table and one civvie sits on a dish drying mat on the counter where I prepare food on a pullout wood cutting board. The other day She projectile vomited while eating all over the cutting board and mat. Warm, liquid, canned food: so gross!

 

[JanetNJ]

Fructosamine tests only give you an average number. This is good for diagnosis but not for determining if a dose is appropriate. I have a feeling your cat is getting too high of a dose. If it were my cat I would reduce to 1-2 units and get a meter tomorrow.