? Maggie vomited several times after +6. Should I give the injection?

hellen_maggie

hellen_maggie

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Hi everyone,
I really need some advice. Today she vomited at +6 and brought up all of her food along with a hairball. I’m really very worried.
Her current feeding schedule is:
  • Pre-shot
  • +1
  • +2
  • +3
  • +4.5

We are in the process of a very slow food transition, and today we increased the new food by only 2 grams. I don’t know what caused the vomiting today. Could it be the hairball? The food transition? Or something else? Now I’m not sure what I should do. Should I try to feed her again? Or will that make her already irritated stomach worse? I’m feeling really overwhelmed and would truly appreciate any guidance.

Her reading today: AMPS 348, +3 243, +5 248, +6,40 236, +7.5 228, +9 199, +10 180

Thank you so much in advance.
 
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Hi Hellen, It's a little late since you posted, so I'm guessing you might have made some decisions about feeding her already. The advice I often hear given on the forum when kitty has vomited is to feed in small amounts to try to ensure the food settles. I hope her tummy has settled down.

When shifting to a new food, the risk of tummy upset can be present; it seems you are very gradually transitioning her, though. She might be experiencing some sensitivity to the new food. But I'm noticing on your spreadsheet that she often has hairballs and she often vomits her food. Was this the case before the food transition?
 
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that Maggie's having these difficulties - and sorry to be rather late in responding. ❤️‍🩹 I know you've mentioned allergies and food sensitivities for Maggie before; did a vet provide diagnosis of any particular, specific allergy, or is this something you've managed by trial and error? I wonder if there might be something underlying going on, especially with hairballs in the mix as well. (I have little experience with vomiting, to be clear; just trying to approach the problem systematically. Also feline GI issues generally are something I've been learning about, of course.)

Had you noticed anything about Maggie's appetite/general state of wellbeing prior to this? Anything at all to indicate that the new food (which you've been adding in so gradually!) might not be sitting completely well with her? (I can't recall if this has come up before, and you quite probably are already familiar, but the feline grimace scale can be helpful for clocking this sort of thing.)
 
I want to give an update because things have gotten worse and I’m really scared.

At +6 she had the first vomiting episode (she brought up all of her food along with a hairball).
At +7 I gave her 5 kibbles, and she immediately vomited again. Since then I have not given her any more food.

From that time until now (+11), she has vomited 7 more times (mostly liquid and foam). She also vomits even when she drinks water.

Her reading at +10 was 180.

I called two different vets. Both of them told me to give her the insulin as usual tonight even if she doesn’t eat at all, and to keep trying to feed her. They said that if the vomiting continues, I should take her in the morning for IV fluids.

I am very afraid to give insulin on an empty stomach. I don’t know what to do. I feel desperate and overwhelmed.

Any advice would mean so much to me.



Mary & Jude said:
Hi Hellen, It's a little late since you posted, so I'm guessing you might have made some decisions about feeding her already. The advice I often hear given on the forum when kitty has vomited is to feed in small amounts to try to ensure the food settles. I hope her tummy has settled down.

When shifting to a new food, the risk of tummy upset can be present; it seems you are very gradually transitioning her, though. She might be experiencing some sensitivity to the new food. But I'm noticing on your spreadsheet that she often has hairballs and she often vomits her food. Was this the case before the food transition?
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I'm sorry, this sounds really stressful. ❤️‍🩹 Poor girl. And I would be very nervous about giving insulin on a completely empty stomach as well.

I'd recommend taking her to a vet when you can no matter what, not only because she probably needs the fluids but to try and diagnose the reason for the vomiting! (There are medications that can help with treating the symptom, as well, though that's no replacement for addressing the cause.)

I'm a bit out of my depth, here, but sending all my best wishes and sympathy. Time to try calling in some more experienced help, I think. @Wendy&Neko @Sienne and Gabby (GA) @Suzanne & Darcy @tiffmaxee @Christie & Maverick
 
You can always give a half a shot. Even cats undergoing anesthesia who cannot get food can get half dose. Insulin does more than combat the carbs in her food, it is food for her cells including the brain.

You might want to see if the vet can give you some Cerenia tomorrow for the vomiting.

I too have lots of vomit experience. Once day is a worry, but not dire. If it continues then definitely talk to vet about it.

Maybe something here to try:
 
Wendy&Neko said:
You can always give a half a shot. Even cats undergoing anesthesia who cannot get food can get half dose. Insulin does more than combat the carbs in her food, it is food for her cells including the brain.

You might want to see if the vet can give you some Cerenia tomorrow for the vomiting.

I too have lots of vomit experience. Once day is a worry, but not dire. If it continues then definitely talk to vet about it.

Maybe something here to try:
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We just got back from the vet. She was given IV fluids and an anti-nausea injection.

It has now been 3 hours past her usual shot time. As soon as we got home, she vomited again.

It breaks my heart to see her so distressed and uncomfortable...
 
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