Morning Sickness in Cats

Cats can get morning sickness when they are pregnant. People may debate the issue, but if you have had a cat who is pregnant, you have probably seen the telltale signs of morning sickness. Not always will your cat throw up or regurgitate her food, but often you will notice that she has little or no appetite. You can help your cat with either home remedies or with more common remedies.

Don't Force Your Cat to Eat

First and foremost, don't force your cat to eat. However, watch for dehydration. Purchase cat formula if your cat has not eaten or drank anything in at least twelve hours, as cats become dehydrated easily. Provide a small amount to start in a bowl, and she will drink what she desires. Also, you can give your cat baby food, preferably meat, or plain chicken. These will put something in her stomach to ease the nausea.

Natural Remedies

Basically, the same things that work for humans can work for cats to stop morning sickness. The issue is figuring how to get the needed natural remedy into your cat's digestive system. Peppermint and ginger are remedies that humans use to stop morning sickness. A company called Native Remedies sells liquid peppermint. You can place a half dropper of peppermint in your cat's food or milk. If your cat will not eat, place the dropper in her month. Even if she spits it out, she has derived some of the benefit from the liquid in her mouth.

Aromatherapy

This tip may sound odd, but try using aromatherapy with your sick cat. However, never use straight oil-based aromatherapy oils. According to Well Pet experts, regular aromatherapy is not beneficial for cats in oil-based form. However, there is a newer form of aromatherapy called hydrosol therapy. This is a diffused, weaker version that is better on cats' systems. It is sold as hydrosol distilled water. The rich oils have been filtered out. Peppermint or lavender hydrosol aromatherapy can ease a cat's morning sickness.

Catnip

Catnip is a morning sickness remedy for cats. The Catnip Growers Association states that catnip can help a feline who has morning sickness. The cat needs to simply be near the catnip to benefit from the anti-nausea properties.

See a Veternarian

If your cat's morning sickness is severe or prolonged, seek your vet's advice right away. A local vet should be able to give you medical advice and, if necessary, give your cat a shot or prescription for the nausea. In the worst case scenario, if your cat is dehydrated, he might provide an IV with intravenous fluids.