My cat vomited, got meds. Still licking lips. Is it serious?

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I have a 2 year old cat. She had been vomiting white foam this morning 8 times over the course of 3 hours, bowels and behavior were normal. I was concerned and took her to the vet where they gave her cerenia and famotidine. They recommended an X-ray and blood tests but they would have to gas her for that and the cost was unaffordable. Since then she vomited once and has been drinking water. Now she is constantly licking her lips and meowing. I’m concerned if could be serious. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 8 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is not uncommon to have one more vomiting episode after cerenia while it is still building in her system. The constant licking may be a sign of nausea. There is no way to know how serious anything is without those test, but it is a good a sign she drank a little. I would take her food and water away for now and let her stomach rest and empty the water she just drank. After 4 hours I would try a small amount of water and a little food to see if the nausea has passed and how she handles it. If she continues to vomit, then you may want to ask about Care credit or further options to get the test done. If she is not getting any worse those medicines will last for 24 hours so it is reasonable to see how she feels by tomorrow

My cat vomited, got meds. Still licking lips. Is it serious?

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