Kitten throwing up for first time: Should I be worried? What to do?

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My 12 week old Persian kitten started throwing up should I be worried she's never done it before she's up-to-date on all her shots and everything. Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 23 days old | 2.5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Bella! It's not normal for a kitten to throw up, but you can try a home remedy first before having to take her into the vet. I recommend withholding food for 12-24 hours, then feeding a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, she vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. This vomiting could be caused by a GI illness, eating something rotten, pancreatitis, or a foreign body. Should Bella need to see a vet, the vet can diagnose the cause of the vomiting and can treat her for it.

Kitten throwing up for first time: Should I be worried? What to do?

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