What happens when a well-raised cat suddenly vomits? Cat vomiting has always been a concern for cat owners. Today we will take a look at some of the major causes of cat vomiting.

Eating too fast

Even healthy cats may vomit if they eat too quickly or too much. Shit scrapers should pay attention to the amount of food the cat eats to prevent the cat from overeating; at the same time, they should develop the habit of feeding at fixed points to prevent the cat from being too hungry.

Some owners give their cats a lot of snacks every day, such as raw meat, sausages, animal liver, nuts, fruits, vegetables, etc., thinking that the cats will grow better. In fact, these snacks can overload the cat’s gastrointestinal tract and cause the cat to vomit.

If a cat vomits shortly after a meal, and there is almost no digested food in the vomit, it can basically be judged that the cat is vomiting due to diet.

Sudden food change

Some owners do not know the rules of changing cat food, but change cat food suddenly. In this case, it is easy for the cat to vomit. Changing the cat's food requires a transition period. When changing the food, you can add a little new cat food to the old food, then gradually increase the amount, and finally switch to the new cat food completely. Owners can control the time when changing cat food, and it is best to control it within 7-10 days.

Stress response

I believe everyone is familiar with the stress response. When cats have a mild stress reaction, they may have diarrhea, reduced food intake, or even go on a hunger strike. Kittens may also vomit.

For timid cats, it is best for owners to reduce the stimulation caused by strangers and unfamiliar environments. If you want to take your cat to an unfamiliar environment, you can give the cat a cardboard box and prepare some toys it usually likes to play with, cat nest mats, owner's clothes, etc. The familiar smell can soothe the cat's mood.

Swallowing foreign bodies

Many cats accidentally swallow small objects while playing, causing acute vomiting. These small things will cause indirect vomiting or anorexia when swallowed into the stomach. When they enter the small intestine, they will cause obstruction. The cat will continue to vomit. Even if it has not eaten, it will still vomit a large amount of liquid. Cats that vomit severely may even become dehydrated and become weak.

Chronic diseases

Many chronic diseases can cause cats to frequently vomit in daily life, such as pancreatitis, chronic renal failure, feline diabetes, fatty liver, etc.

Chronic vomiting is more common than acute vomiting. At first, the cat vomits very rarely (less thanVomiting once every two months), and then slowly (over a month to a year), the frequency of vomiting increases to three days a week, or even once a day. Generally, cats still have appetite and are in good spirits after vomiting, so this type of vomiting is often regarded as hairball disease.

Food Poisoning

Spoiled food, toxins or foreign objects may cause cats to vomit. Cats may also vomit to varying degrees after swallowing some food that is difficult to digest and absorb.

In addition, if a cat accidentally eats toxic substances such as human medicines, toxic cleaners, pesticides, etc. in the home, it will also cause vomiting. At this time, the cat should be taken to the hospital as soon as possible for treatment by a doctor.

Hairball syndrome

Cats have the habit of licking their fur, so they often swallow hair by mistake. These hairs can cause stomach irritation and cause acute vomiting. Swallowed hair must be excreted through vomiting or feces, so cats that lick their fur excessively or have long hair are more likely to spit out hair balls.

If the cat still has an appetite after vomiting the hair ball and does not vomit again after eating, you can first feed it hair removal cream and observe it. However, if vomiting is frequent and even causes the cat to go on hunger strike, it may be necessary to go to the hospital to prevent further vomiting or dehydration of the cat.

Parasite

When cats contain parasites, they can also cause diarrhea, vomiting, and even blood in their stools. If there are bugs in your cat’s vomit or feces, your cat should be dewormed as soon as possible. If it is more serious, you should take it to the hospital as soon as possible. The best way to prevent parasites is to deworm your cat once a month.

Kittens that have not been vaccinated or have been vaccinated at incorrect times have a high chance of developing feline distemper if they happen to be exposed to the virus. To effectively prevent feline plague, the most effective way is vaccination. Therefore, vaccination is essential for cats.

The reasons for vomiting in cats are complicated. When a cat vomits, you should seek medical attention promptly and prescribe the right medicine to effectively avoid more serious injuries.