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My cat keeps vomiting. Why isn't the vet giving anti-vomit medicine?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2.9 lbs

Cat vomited five times today. She had a ton of tests...she got dehydration fluids...came home and ate...and AGAIN threw up. Are they retarded not to give her medicine to stop the vomiting? Should I have taken her somewhere else? YES...we did make an appointment for her to have a liver ultra sound on Friday.. but to not stop the vomiting? I did not think of it before! now it is midnight and she is throwing up again..

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Answered By Crystal L. Nelson

Veterinary Technician

Published on April 26th, 2017

Hi! It sounds like you're doing a great job! You'll want to be sure to offer Bella plenty of fresh drinking water to prevent another bout of dehydration. Monitor her for any lethargy and if she seems to be feeling worse, you'll want to take her back in. Medication to stop the vomiting is most likely not best at this time. The body is trying to clear itself and without a diagnosis you'll want to let the body work to detox. If they haven't already, you may want to call and ask your doctor for a prescription diet of their choice. Maybe sensitive stomach or liver formula depending on how things are going with the lab work. If you like to ask more questions please feel free to request a consultation by following the link on my profile page. I'd like to know more about how Bella is progressing.

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