Louise again

Louise hasn’t vomited in several days, and she seems more like her old self, which is a relief. I assume it’s the medication that’s helping. I’ve been online on cat sites doing a lot of reading. I found a probiotic that’s good for vomiting, and I’m thinking of switching to a different pet food. Apparently, many commercial pet foods contain meat products that aren’t even fit for human consumption and have ingredients that are common allergens for pets. I found one called Blue Bull that I can get at PetSmart that has human-grade meat in it, and no allergens. They also make soft food too. It’s not too much more expensive than what I’ve been feeding her. I’m also going to stop free-feeding her (meaning a food dispenser that can hold half a bag or so of food that she can nibble on whenever she wants), because cats often gorge on food, which can make them vomit. Then they’re hungry again after they vomit, so they go back for more food, and vomit again. Once the vet says it’s okay for her to go back to solid food, I’ll just give her a limited amount daily. I’ve also read that canned pumpkin (yes, really) is actually better for hairball prevention than the gel stuff that most people use. The gel stuff can leach calcium out of an animal's bones, and can be harsh on the digestion because of the ingredients. The pumpkin mix is much gentler on the stomach, and gives them fiber too. Cats’ digestion is much more sensitive than people realize. I’m considering acupuncture too. The vet I go to has an animal acupuncturist. There are all kinds of studies about how good acupuncture is for animals. It used to be used mainly on horses, specifically racing horses, to help with injuries and tendonitis and whatnot, but pretty much any animal can benefit from it, and most are remarkably calm during the sessions, and often fall asleep because it’s so relaxing; they don’t even need to be restrained. I may start supplements too, if the vet thinks it’s a good idea. Louise will be 10 this year, so she’s considered geriatric. All of this will be moot if she’s got cancer, but I’ll find out today or tomorrow if they want to aspirate it, which I think they will.