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Is it useful to take probiotics for cats with vomiting?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Chloe Johnson
Whether it is useful to take probiotics for cats with vomiting needs to be judged based on the specific situation. If the vomiting is caused by gastrointestinal diseases, such as functional indigestion, gastritis, etc., taking probiotics is generally effective and can promote the speed of gastrointestinal motility, which is beneficial to Digest food and relieve illness or vomiting caused by it. If it is vomiting caused by pancreatitis, cat plague, food or drug poisoning, taking probiotics usually has no effect in treating the disease, so it will not work. When a cat vomits, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the hospital for relevant examinations to understand the cause and then take measures to treat it.

1. Why is it useful for cats to vomit and take probiotics?

Cat vomiting is a common symptom, which may be caused by functional indigestion and gastritis. It is a gastrointestinal disease and may be aggravated after illness. The burden on the gastrointestinal tract affects the normal operation of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to vomiting. Under normal circumstances, taking probiotics is effective, because probiotics can promote digestion and relieve vomiting caused by illness, which is beneficial Digest and excrete food and reduce damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa.

2. Why is it useless to take probiotics when cats vomit?

If the vomiting is caused by pancreatitis, feline plague, food or drug poisoning, taking probiotics cannot effectively control the development of the disease. It may cause vomiting to continue to worsen, which usually does not work. You can take antibiotics and antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor. You also need to follow the doctor's advice to treat it by gastric lavage and inducing vomiting.

3. Precautions for taking probiotics for cats with vomiting

If the vomiting is only mild, you can take probiotics to improve it, but you need to pay attention to the dosage of the drug and do not eat too much, because probiotics It has the effect of promoting digestion. Excessive consumption will speed up the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract and cause diarrhea. When giving probiotics to cats, you need to consult a professional doctor. You cannot blindly use the medicine, otherwise it will easily affect your health.