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My cat is still nauseous after vomiting and diarrhea. What helps?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 months and 21 days old | 5.73202 lbs

Hello Ginger vomited and had diarrhea a week ago and I took him to the vet, the vet gave a dewormer and digestive care prescription food. I am noticing that ginger still has symptoms of nausea. .. he is costantly licking his lips,he breathes strange when i carry him and swallowing, he eats and plays.... I'm just worried because I think he should be fine by now. ...oh and he's constantly eating flies. Is there a way to get rid of the nausea and does catnip and ginger tea help?

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Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 4th, 2019

If Ginger hasn’t shown much improvement then I think you should take him back in for a recheck appointment. He may need medication to help with nausea and/or xrays may be needed to determine what is causing the nausea.

I would not recommend feeding him ginger tea. The cat nip should not be harmful but may not be helpful either.

I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.
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