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How long after eating does it take for a cat's stomach to be empty? A medication my cat needs to take suggests that it be given on an empty stomach. My cats a grazer and I don`t want to starve him (he is fed every 4 to 5 hrs, and usually takes up to 1.5 hrs each meal to finish) as he`s lost a tremendous amount of weight. So, basically I`m trying to find out how long... show more A medication my cat needs to take suggests that it be given on an empty stomach. My cats a grazer and I don`t want to starve him (he is fed every 4 to 5 hrs, and usually takes up to 1.5 hrs each meal to finish) as he`s lost a tremendous amount of weight.
For some medicines, having food or liquids in your stomach can result in poorer absorption of the drug or an upset stomach. It generally takes 4 to 5 hours for the stomach to empty after a full meal and a bit less after a snack or liquid, though it varies depending on how much and what kind of food you ate. If you can, itâs easiest to take empty stomach medications in the morning, after youâve fasted overnight. After taking the drug, wait at least 30 minute before ingesting anything other than plain water, to give the body time to absorb the medication.