My 8-week-old rescued kitten is vomiting. What could be wrong?

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Yesterday I rescued a kitten from out in the country. She’s approximately 8 weeks old. She was doing fine yesterday up until the evening time when she started vomiting. She vomited 4 times throughout the night and we took her to the vet this morning. The vet just called and said she has been doing okay but then woke up from a nap and vomited 4 more times and so they are keeping her for the weekend. Could you tell me possible causes over this? I am going to worry about her all weekend. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 months and 20 days old | 8 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Thank you so much for rescuing the kitten & caring enough to immediately take her to your vet for care. Since there is no background history, this could be anything from intestinal parasites, to a virus, to a simple bacterial infection. It is also possible that the kitten may have ingested something foreign that is causing the vomiting. I am sure the first thing your veterinarian has done is to look at a fecal sample for parasites, & taken a blood sample to test the kitten for feline leukemia & feline AIDs. Often, we have no idea what has sickened a pet. All we can do is provide support, good nursing care, & appropriate medications in the hope the kitten's immune system can fight off whatever is making it ill. I know you are worried. Keep in contact with your vet & ask for regular updates over the weekend. I do hope she does well. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My 8-week-old rescued kitten is vomiting. What could be wrong?

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