There’s a possibility that your cat will get sick, and these are the moments you’ll need to find the best way to help it.
One potential issue to watch for is your cat starts vomiting yellow liquid. If this lasts for some time, and you notice your cat is seriously lethargic, dehydrated, and refuses to eat, you need to contact a veterinarian.
However, in some cases, a cat vomiting yellow liquid will act just fine otherwise. It will eat and drink normally, and be as active as usual. This is a situation where you can try using some home remedies for cat vomiting yellow liquid.
I would like to advise you to still consult your vet about whether you should use any of these on your cat.
Now, let’s take a look at the list of these seven effective home remedies.
1. Bland Diet
A simple bland diet can be a very effective home remedy for gastrointestinal troubles like vomiting yellow liquid in cats.
According to the VCA Animal Hospitals, a bland diet will help soothe the cat’s intestinal tract until it stops vomiting.
This type of diet is low in fiber and fat, and highly digestible. It includes boiled food, such as unsalted, boneless chicken or turkey. After it’s cooked, it’s necessary to cool this meal off to room temperature and slice it into small pieces.
Cats vomiting yellow liquid could also benefit from unseasoned scrambled eggs and cottage cheese, since they serve as a source of protein.
Rice is a good source of starch in this type of diet. It’s also necessary to boil it and let it cool off.
When your cat just starts vomiting, you shouldn't give it any food for the first 12 hours.
When it stops vomiting yellow liquid, you should provide it with a bland diet. Start with a very small amount, such as 1-2 tablespoons of boiled food every two hours.
If it responds well to the food, you should increase the amount of the meal.
2. Fluids
Just like humans, cats need to be hydrated. Water is indispensable for your pet's survival and for carrying out essential bodily functions.
When a cat vomits yellow liquid, this can cause dehydration and leave its body without essential minerals and electrolytes. Therefore, an increased water intake is one of the most important home remedies for a cat’s vomiting.
Many cats aren’t thrilled about drinking water even when they’re perfectly healthy. A good option is offering them a water fountain to stimulate them to stay hydrated.
Also, you can offer your cat some tuna water so that water doesn’t seem so bland to it.
3. Chamomile Tea
We all know the numerous benefits of the chamomile for people. This flowering plant improves sleep, relieves stomach aches, eases pain, and reduces anxiety.
Furthermore, chamomile can also be used as a natural home remedy for felines. All you need to do is make some chamomile tea and let it cool for a bit.
Then, you should give your cat 5 ml or 1 teaspoon of it three times a day. Chamomile will relieve your cat’s upset stomach and the vomiting issue. Also, it can help its digestive muscles to relax and improve its digestion.
However, it’s necessary to be careful here. Great Pet Care explains how parts of the chamomile plant are highly toxic. If a cat ingests chamomile plants or just too much chamomile tea, it risks poisoning.
Therefore, you should follow the above mentioned instructions and not leave chamomile available to your cat at all times.
When used properly, this home remedy is very effective, but, you need to ensure there’s no risk involved for your feline friend.
4. Ginger Tea
Another type of tea that can be useful for cats vomiting yellow liquid is ginger tea.
The Animal Rescue Site suggests that ginger is known as a remedy for nausea, indigestion, and travel sickness, and it is confirmed to be safe for cats.
So, the ginger tea will have an anti-nausea effect on your cat. To prepare it, start by washing and peeling a piece of ginger root, then chop about ¼ of a tablespoon of ginger.
Next, simmer the chopped ginger with water for approximately 15 minutes.
After it’s cooked, you should let it cool down and then strain it.
You should give the ginger tea to your cat every two hours, by using a spoon or a syringe. Repeat throughout the entire day, and the following day, too, if necessary.
5. Peppermint Tea
Just like chamomile and ginger, peppermint tea can also be an effective home remedy for a cat’s vomiting.
Once again, you should boil the tea and let it cool before giving it to your cat. You should give around 1 tablespoon of it to your cat every two to three hours.
Make sure the tea you provide is sugar and caffeine-free. Peppermint tea is safe for cats and is likely to relieve nausea and vomiting in them.
6. Catnip
People use catnip to make tea and it’s believed its flowers relieve coughing. This herb from the mint family can also have a positive effect on cats vomiting yellow liquid.
According to PetMD, felines have an extra scent organ in the roof of their mouth that allows scents collected in the nose and mouth to be carried to their brain. This is why they feel all the smells around them so intensely.
Smelling catnip can help reduce anxiety in felines, and also relieve their pain and nausea. Of course, it will not have the healing effects on all cats, but it's still worth a try.
Catnip is safe for cats to ingest and it can be very helpful for their digestive system. Still, you should be careful and watch for your cat not to ingest too much of it.
This herb is available in various forms, such as fresh plant, dried version, sprays, and toys stuffed with it.
7. Steamed Fish
The last option on our list is likely to be the one that your cat will be most thrilled about.
Cats love fish, and this food has great nutritional value for them. It’s rich in protein and contains fatty acids that are essential for a cat’s health.
These important nutrients will not be lost if you steam fish briefly. Also, it will be easy for your cat to digest it and will soothe its vomiting problem.
Why Does Your Cat Vomit Yellow Liquid?
Different colors of a cat’s vomit could indicate various health conditions in them.
Red vomit, for instance, is usually a bad sign, and could indicate a foreign body presence, an infection, or even poisoning.
On the other hand, vomiting yellow liquid is usually not a sign of something serious. According to the cat vomit color chart, yellow liquid typically indicates that a cat’s stomach is empty.
Cats have bile acids in their stomachs. When their stomachs are empty, these acids have nothing to dilute them, which can irritate the stomach lining and lead to the cat vomiting bile – resulting in yellow liquid.
To avoid this, you should try feeding your cat more often with smaller amounts of food.
The Bottom Line
Most cat owners will encounter their cat vomiting yellow liquid, and the mentioned home remedies can come in handy here.
Of course, you should ensure you follow all the instructions and don’t exaggerate the amount of any of these remedies.
Also, it’s necessary to withhold food for your cat at the beginning, and make sure it’s properly hydrated.
Yellow liquid usually does not indicate any serious health conditions in felines. Still, it’s highly undesirable for cats to have problems with vomiting, especially too often.
To avoid this, you should make sure your cat has regular meals, but in smaller amounts, divided into more meals throughout the day.
Finally, I would like to advise you once more to always consult a vet on a cat’s vomiting issue. Even though it isn’t likely that vomiting yellow liquid is a severe symptom, you still don’t want to take your chances.
Just describe to your vet the vomiting symptoms in your cat. Also, share your thoughts on home remedies you plan to use with them.
I’m sure your kitty will be perfectly fine in a couple of days, but I always like to be on the safe side.
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