I Didn’t Realize My Cat’s Vomiting Was Something More Serious
By PurrCuddle Team •
Let me tell you exactly what happened with my cat, Luna.
It started as something small. A little throw-up on the carpet. I didn’t think much of it. I even said to myself, “She probably ate too fast.”
But then it happened again… and again. Not daily, but enough to make me pause. And honestly? I still ignored it. I told myself: “She’s a cat. Cats vomit sometimes. Right?”
Have you ever done that? Assumed something minor wasn’t a big deal… until it was?
The Turning Point
One morning, I woke up and Luna hadn’t touched her food. That never happens. She’s usually meowing and circling my feet before I even get the bowl out.
She looked sluggish. Distant. Her once shiny coat seemed dull. I panicked and called the vet immediately.
What the Vet Told Me
After some questions and tests, the vet gently told me Luna likely had **inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)**. I had never even heard of it before. According to VCA Hospitals, IBD is a common but often overlooked digestive condition in cats that can cause vomiting, weight loss, and diarrhea.
I was shocked. This wasn’t “just hairballs.” This was chronic inflammation inside her gut — and it was wearing her down.
How We Managed It
The vet recommended we change her diet to a novel protein food. We tried turkey at first — no good. Then duck — that worked better. I also started giving her a probiotic and anti-inflammatory meds when needed.
Tracking everything became my new normal: What she ate, when she vomited (if she did), how much water she drank.
And the biggest shift? I started listening more. Really listening. Luna can’t speak, but her body tells me everything I need to know.
Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
- 🤢 Vomiting more than once a week
- 📉 Gradual weight loss
- 💩 Irregular stools (diarrhea or constipation)
- 😿 Low energy, hiding more than usual
If you’re noticing any of these signs, please take it seriously. I almost didn’t — and I regret that.
Resources That Helped Me
Here’s my honest advice, as a fellow cat lover: Don’t dismiss repeat vomiting as “normal.” Cats hide discomfort too well. And sometimes, small signs are your only warning.
Today, Luna is doing so much better. She’s not 100%, but she plays again. She waits by the window in the morning. She curls next to me like she used to.
And I’m so grateful I finally listened.
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