My cat is puking, losing weight, and not eating. What antacid is safe?

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Hello, my cat had been puking on and off, has lost about 3/4 of her weight and is now refusing to eat, but she will drink water constantly until she pukes again. Our vet has give an injected antibiotic for uti, and has put her on steroids for possible stomache cancer. Her bloodwork and urinalysis have been consistantly fine, xrays have showed nothing of concern. I'm convinced that she may have ulcers because the vet tests have shown nothing, what is a safe antacid for her.? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 6 months old | 2 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

To answer your question directly, omeprazole (Prilosec) would be the one to use. It would be a way to heal ulcers. I cannot honestly say that stomach ulcers are not that common in cats. ( https://www.petplace.com/article/drug-library/drug-library/library/omeprazole-prilosec-gastrogard-for-dogs-and-cats/ ) Does he really only weigh 2 pounds? That is really not good. I strongly believe there is something else underlying. I would recommend an abdominal ultrasound as the next step and/or a barium x-ray series. If you would like more one on one help you can always opt for a private consultation. It is very difficult to give advice on serious cases with just the space allowed in this text box.

My cat is puking, losing weight, and not eating. What antacid is safe?

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