Do cats vomit more when in heat?
Asked by
bolwerk (
10352)
December 14th, 2010
My cat is in the throes of lordosis. She seems pretty energetic and healthy overall, albeit extremely annoying and sexually aggressive, but has vomited four times today. Should I be concerned? Is there some hormonal imbalance causing the vomiting? She has hairballs sometimes, but this is a wet, rather empty vomit.
Observing members:
0
Composing members:
0
6 Answers
I have never heard of this as a symptom of the breeding cycle.
It may just be a coinicidence and she is agitated and has a nervous stomache or a minor case of a bug. Cats can contract similar viruses for stomach flu.
I wouldn’t be concerned unless it continues for more than 2 days or so.
Here is a list of causes of why cats vomit. Being in heat is not among them.
As @Coloma said, nerves and agitation can upset her system. Is she eating and drinking?
If she is able to keep down food and water, you can probably wait to see if the vomiting subsides.
Is there a reason you aren’t having her spayed? Cats aren’t like dogs, they don’t have “seasonal” cycles. She will go into heat repeatedly until bred or spayed.
If anything, she seemed and still seems downright chipper. She vomited two more times the next night, and then it stopped. So I really dunno. She’s the only cat in my rooms, and doesn’t go outside. My roommate has a cat too, but they’re completely separated.
@Blueroses: I intend to get her spayed, but I don’t have quite the time to dedicate to giving her painkillers on a specific schedule right now. It may need to wait until February.
@bolwerk You shouldn’t need to give painkillers at home. Most vets will give a long-lasting painkiller injection before releasing her. I’m glad she’s feeling well.
The vomiting was just kind of inexplicable.
Answer this question
This question is in the General Section. Responses must be helpful and on-topic.