My kitten is vomiting and not eating. What if I can't afford a vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Male | unneutered | 0 lbs
Hi! I tried everything I can to look for some help for my Kitten, Sebastian. He's not eating since yesterday and he'/ vomiting too. I don't know what to do, i'm so worried about him right now and i don't have enough money to go to the vet.
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Published on November 18th, 2016
Poor Sebastian! This vomiting could be caused by a GI illness, pancreatitis, eating something rotten, or a foreign body. Given that he hasn't eaten in 24 hours and is vomiting, a home remedy is not an option for him. Normally, it would be recommended that food is withheld then a bland diet is feb, but Sebastian is vomiting after not eating, so this home remedy would be unproductive and vets recommend a visit to the clinic if vomiting occurs in the absence of food when trying the home remedy. I would take him into a vet now, he should have medical attention. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com
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Published on October 22nd, 2017
How lovely of you to take in this little kitten, but he sounds very ill at the moment. It's very concerning that he's not eating and he's been throwing up. I think he needs a vet visit right away, he can easily become dehydrated from this vomiting. He needs medication to stop the vomiting, probably IV fluids for hydration, and any other treatment the vet deems necessarily . Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.
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Published on February 11th, 2018
You did exactly the right thing by taking Ben into the vet after ingesting some grapes! I can understand being concerned about him vomiting, and given the current circumstances, I would monitor him for now. If he continues to vomit, take him into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see him. I'd also take him into a vet if he stops eating, becomes lethargic or listless, has diarrhea, his breath has a strange odor to it, and/ or has seizures. You can try giving him a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts to see if that helps settle his stomach. I'm not sure when he is scheduled to see a vet again, but a check up with a vet in another couple of days would be a good idea. I hope this helps, good luck!
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Published on January 1st, 2018
Poor Sebastian. I would recommend taking him to the vet immediately. I would be very concerned about an obstruction in his gastrointestinal tract somewhere. It is very unusual for a young kitty to be lethargic like that, and vomiting foul smelling liquid even after drinking only water is very concerning. Your vet will perform a thorough physical exam, and likely will take some X-rays. Look around your house for anything that Sebastian may have chewed on-kitty/dog toys, baby toys, string, Christmas ornaments-knowing this can sometimes help your vet. They may also recommend bloodwork if they are concerned about dehydration, electrolyte imbalance or other internal issues. Be prepared that Sebastian may need surgery if he has indeed eaten something he shouldn’t. This is definitely an emergency for him-he will likely become very very ill if you do not take him in as soon as possible. I hope Sebastian feels better soon!
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