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   I have a new kitten I just adopted from the spca, and she's been throwing up since yesterday. It's not constant, she just goes to her kitten box and throws up, it's happened three times in the last 2 days. She's also had a little diarrhea. She has also consumed a lot of dairy for a little kitten. She got into my chip dip and ate a fair amount, and before that I gave her a very small amount of icecream.

   Oh yes, and she's 6 1/2 weeks old and hasn't had her first vaccination yet. I think it's just she's eaten too much dairy, and her little system's not used to it, but I need to be sure. Other than that she's a very healthy Happy little kitty.

   Posted 3 years ago by kokee92 #

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   Hi, kokee. You're right about the dairy products. Cats don't have the enzyme in their stomachs that's needed to digest milk, so it makes most of them sick. It usually gives them diarrhea. She should not have any dairy products at all. I know that sounds strange considering how much people hear about cats liking milk, but most cats can't handle it at all.

   What does she usually eat? How is she acting otherwise?

   Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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   She's on solid, hard food (Whiska's Kitten Formula) and she's otherwise fine, she's not acting sick, just meows, throws up and carries on as normal. She's eating perfectly aswell.

   Posted 3 years ago by kokee92 #

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   Was there any onion in the dip? That may have caused the problem too.

   Posted 3 years ago by paulajeanne #

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   Then it probably was just the milk that upset her stomach. It should settle down soon. Just make sure she's drinking plenty of water, and if she throws up any more after the dairy products have left her system, it would be a good idea to call a vet for advice.

   Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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   Is it possible she has worms? I just checked her vomit(surprisingly - didn't gross me out lol) , and it's just food she's throwing up.

   Posted 3 years ago by kokee92 #

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   I don't know, kokee. I haven't had any experience with a kitten that young, so I don't know if they would have wormed her at the shelter or not. Shelters are not supposed to place kittens for adoption unless they are healthy, and those who are old enough get their shots along with worming and flea treatment. I think that a kitten would have to be very heavily infested with worms for it to cause vomiting. Usually worms show up in their poop. They can also show up under the tail as little white specks that look like seeds or grains of rice.

   When will the kitten be making her first trip to the vet?

   Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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   Did the vomit smell sour, like baby spit up?

   Posted 3 years ago by paulajeanne #

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   6.5 weeks is a little young to be fully weened. Back-up to KMR and wet kitten food instead of kibble. Offer plenty of water as well. Check with your ASPCA for what pre-adoption vetrinary care the kitten received. And get baby to the vet for a first evaluation.

   Worms are always possible in kittens that were stray or feral births (heck even home bodies can pass worms to the kits). However, short of a description of the critters found in a stool (large grains of rice that wiggle) that is something we can't even begin to guess over the internet.

   Posted 3 years ago by ailuromaniac #

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    The Vomit doesn't smell sour, and I checked her poo and it's worm free. The Shelter gave her Capstar, and she is fully weened - Her mothter wasn't at the Shelter. I did change her food though - the Spca was giving her Kitten Chow, and I bought Whiskas Kitten - should I switch back, because at the shelter, she was totally healthy.

    Posted 3 years ago by kokee92 #

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    I've seen suggestions that if you do switch food, do some mixing of the old and the new gradually building up to all new.

    Posted 3 years ago by paulajeanne #

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    How long have you had her, kokee? Was she throwing up at all after you brought her home and before she got into the dairy stuff?

    Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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    I got her on the 18th and she wasn't throwing up before the Dairy

    Posted 3 years ago by kokee92 #

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    I feel like it probably was the dairy that caused her problems. If she was eating Whiskas for 4-5 days and it didn't bother her, I don't think that would be the problem.

    When does she go for her first trip to the vet? Also, what is Capstar?

    Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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    I called today and the receptionist said it would be best to wait until seven weeks, so they penciled her in for Monday.

    Posted 3 years ago by kokee92 #

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    That's good. The vet will give her a good check and make sure that everything's okay.

    Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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    Thanks for all the help. I'm not nearly has panicked as I was before.

    Posted 3 years ago by kokee92 #

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    That's what we're here for, kokee. Welcome to TDK, and feel free to post anytime with questions, concerns, or just chat. Let us know how your kitten is doing as she grows up. Also, don't hesitate to call the vet if something concerns you before Monday.

    Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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    Hi Kokee,did the dip have any onion in it? It's really important.

    Posted 3 years ago by Buttercup #

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    It might have, it was a Philadelphia Dill Pickle Dip why?

    Posted 3 years ago by kokee92 #

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    If she didn't eat much she'll be OK,but onions can cause a type of anemia in cats. It might be safer to take her to the vet if she keeps having problems.

    Posted 3 years ago by Buttercup #

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    Here is a ASPCA Poison control hotline (888) 4ANI-HELP or (888) 426-4435 that might be good to call. I don't know how much it takes. I've had cats eat lasgana before that had garlic and onions and they were OK.
    It just might be a good idea to call if you can or take her to see the vet in the morning if possible.

    Posted 3 years ago by Buttercup #

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    Hi, kokkee92! Welcome to TDK! I'm glad you brought your questions about your new kitten to this site. As you can see, there are lots of kind, knowledgable people here!! Please keep us posted on how your little one is doing. Does she have a name?? If you'd like to see photos of my two kits, click on my screen name. :D

    Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #

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    Kokee it's probably just stomach irritation from the dairy,I just posted that other information so you would have it if needed.
    Please keep us informed about how you and baby are doing. I didn't mean to scare you. Kittens get upset tummies easily.

    Posted 3 years ago by Buttercup #

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    Thanks you guys - Kitten Whisperer, your cats are adorable! That Catster thing is pretty awesome. I just made one for Bizzy:http://www.catster.com/cats/803160

    Posted 3 years ago by kokee92 #

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    Hiya Hi, kokkee92! Welcome to TDK. I agree with ailuromaniac actually. Feeding wet food is definitely much better for such a young kitten. And of course, refrain from feeding dairy product as many cats are lactose intolerant. Throwing up is definitely not a good sign so you might want a vet to look into it. So, do keep up posted and try to keep human food away from the little curious kitty.

    Posted 3 years ago by tuttibella #

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    I'll check it out, kokee! You can link your screen name here on TDK to Bizzy's Catster page by editing your profile on TDK. You screen name will turn pink and when we click on it we will go right to her Catster page. Try it!!

    Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #

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    Oh my! Bitzy is a doll, she looks like a tortie and her eyes are really mesmerizing! What a work of art!

    Posted 3 years ago by tuttibella #

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    Ooooooooooohhh!! She is a beauty!! My kits sent her a friends invite on Catster. You will receive an e-mail from Catster with the invitation. Click on "Accept" if you want to accept the invitation or delete the e-mail if you don't want to. If you accept an invitation the photo of the kit that invited you will appear on Bizzy's page and her photo will show up on the other kit's page. It's fun.

    It worked! Your screen name is pink! Good job. :)

    Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #

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    Oh, Bizzy is adorable! We sent some friend invites too.

    Posted 3 years ago by NNGM #

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