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Old November 12th 12, 05:00 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Clara Semps[_2_]
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Default Cat keeps throwing up

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Has your vet done a chest x-ray to check for asthma? Our oldest will cough
and sometimes puke (usually foam or liquid, rarely food) from the asthma. If
this is the case, a broncho-diolator (sp) or low-dose steroids will help. We
use the broncho-diolator, a pill, as needed.

There are human allergy medications that cats can take, such as
Chlor-trimeton and Benadryl. Ask your vet about the dosage.

Also, I'd strongly suggest looking around your household to see what might be
triggering a reaction. For instance, I no longer use Pine Sol or any floor
cleaner other than vinegar or castile soap. Air fresheners, Febreeze, scented
laundry detergent, etc can all cause an allergic reaction.

What kind of food do you feed him? I'd suggest a grain-free wet diet.


Food hasn't changed. Nothing in the household has changed, except the
addition of another cat. I can't afford the cost of x-rays so no, the
vet hasn't done one. But this is a definite post-nasal drip similar to
my own which has worsened as I've gotten older. However I, as a human,
can figure out how to expectorate. Poor Furby can't and it makes him
throw up.

I'll ask the bet about some sort of decongestant though. Perhaps
that'll help.

CS