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I have a cat that is about 7 years old and I have had her about 5 years. Since soon after I got her she has had a vomitting problem. About 3 to 4 days a week she throws up her meal no matter whether it is dry or canned. I have tried every kind of food and nothing stops it. I feel bad for her...in fact sometimes she throws up right in her bowl or beside it. She must be hungry on the days that I have to leave for work all day because I am not around to give her small amounts of food throughout the day and since I have 6 other cats I can't leave a bowl of food out all day for her.
Does anyone have any ideas about what I can do to help decrease her vomitting?

1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Cat Throwing UpI have a cat that is about 7 years old and I have had her about 5 years. Since soon after I got her she has had a vomitting problem. About 3 to 4 days a week she throws up her meal no matter whether it is dry or canned. I have tried every kind of food and nothing stops it. I feel bad for her...in fact sometimes she throws up right in her bowl or beside it. She must be hungry on the days that I have to leave for work all day because I am not around to give her small amounts of food throughout the day and since I have 6 other cats I can't leave a bowl of food out all day for her. Does anyone have any ideas about what I can do to help decrease her vomitting?

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Drew Weigner, DVM, ABVP responded:

While there are numerous reasons why a cat will vomit, from kidney disease to diabetes to thyroid disease, etc., most cats that are otherwise normal vomit from hairballs. These cats are eating well, acting fine, and throwing up their food shortly after eating. Occasionally it contains hair but it's usually relatively undigested food. Try giving your cat a hairball treatment recommended by your veterinarian. If that doesn't solve the problem, it's time for a checkup.

Drew Weigner, DVM, ABVP
The Cat Doctor, Inc.
Board Certified in Feline Practice

Report This| Share this:Cat Throwing UpWhile there are numerous reasons why a cat will vomit, from kidney disease to diabetes to thyroid disease, etc., most cats that are otherwise normal vomit from hairballs. These cats are eating well, acting fine, and throwing up their food shortly after eating. Occasionally it contains hair but it's usually relatively undigested food. Try giving your cat a hairball treatment recommended by your veterinarian. If that doesn't solve the problem, it's time for a checkup. Drew Weigner, DVM, ABVP The Cat Doctor, Inc. Board Certified in Feline Practice

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