Wife and I got a cat from the shelter about 5 months ago now and when we took it to the vet, the vet didn't find any problems with it. However, soon after the cat started throwing up its food. We had a lot of theories as to why i.e. (playing right after so ate or ate to much). However, after observing the cat these past couple of months our theories don't hold up. The only thing I can think of is changing her food, but I don't think that will help because the cat throws up at random. It has thrown up right after eating or hours later. Also, 1-2 weeks will go but without a problem then all of a sudden the cat will throw up 1-2 times a day for a couple of days. We have not changed her food, feeding times, or amount. Any suggestions outside of changing food or taking the cat to the vet again?
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We don't have any plants in the house. Also, the cat is a short hair and we brush her regularly (at least once a week).
No other pets. Just the cat. Also the cat food we use is Purina ONe Beyond cat food.
I don't know for sure if it eats fast? I have only had horses and dogs no cats. Wife has only has fish.
My wife took the cat to the vet and came back fine. I figured it wasn't sick. Maybe I should get a second opinion from a different vet. My wife even when to ISU VET Med alums!
I had a wolf hybrid that did something similar. I took it to the vet (after finding a vet taht would see her) and found that she had some internal issues that werent quite right. Called the place I adopted it from and they said it was a known genetic problem in the "breed".
It got better after I changed its food from old roy to a more expensive brand that the vet said was better fomrulated.
It got better after I changed its food from old roy to a more expensive brand that the vet said was better fomrulated.
It grazes throughout the day. Also, I don't believe we are overfeeding it weights the exact same as when we got it 9-1/2 pounds American short hair.
My cat often had issues of eating food to quickly and then regurgitating. We ended up getting a special bowl to help slow her down. I don't know where my wife found it, I assume at like a Petco or Petsmart. It looks like a plate with an upside down bowl sitting on top of it, and then the bowl has holes in it so that the cat has to reach through and push some food out from under the bowl piece to eat it. It has actually worked pretty well.
We also have to use an indoor formula cat food or else she will get hairballs and cough those up around the house. She is a short hair, but we have run into this when trying to change foods.
It sounds like this isn't an issue for you, but we also have occasional issues with eating house plants.
We also have to use an indoor formula cat food or else she will get hairballs and cough those up around the house. She is a short hair, but we have run into this when trying to change foods.
It sounds like this isn't an issue for you, but we also have occasional issues with eating house plants.
Your cat is probably medically fine, if the vet is giving it the all-clear. Our cats growing up used to have issues with this occasionally, and one of them lived to 19; that said, the throwing up is obviously gross. Couple of options-
1. Try a different cat food. We fed them Science Diet Sensitive Stomach when I was younger, and a quick Google search shows it still exists. However, if you have a brand that you are loyal too, you can check and see if they make one
2. An additional option would be feeding your cat on a raised platform. This involves setting the bowl on something roughly head/chest level, making it so the food isn't traveling up and then down while eating. It's supposed to be good for dogs and cats, and aid digestion and whatnot. You can buy a raised platform or thing that holds the dishes up, but I can't see why setting the food dish on a shoe box would not accomplish the same goal.
Either way, good luck, and good job adopting a shelter pet. Both our dog and cat came from shelters/rescue groups, and both of them are awesome.
1. Try a different cat food. We fed them Science Diet Sensitive Stomach when I was younger, and a quick Google search shows it still exists. However, if you have a brand that you are loyal too, you can check and see if they make one
2. An additional option would be feeding your cat on a raised platform. This involves setting the bowl on something roughly head/chest level, making it so the food isn't traveling up and then down while eating. It's supposed to be good for dogs and cats, and aid digestion and whatnot. You can buy a raised platform or thing that holds the dishes up, but I can't see why setting the food dish on a shoe box would not accomplish the same goal.
Either way, good luck, and good job adopting a shelter pet. Both our dog and cat came from shelters/rescue groups, and both of them are awesome.
Did the vet do a urine sample? We had a cat that would puke a lot, in the long run he had kidney issues that couldn't be resolved. Had we treated him earlier, it probably wouldn't have gotten as bad as it did. In the end he stopped eating and we had to give him fluids via needle and saline bag.
Usually they had to keep him overnight to get a good urine sample, and would even have to go in with a needle to the bladder to collect one.
Good luck.
Usually they had to keep him overnight to get a good urine sample, and would even have to go in with a needle to the bladder to collect one.
Good luck.
I subscribe to several Web MD newsletters. Here's one for cats:
Cat Health Center | Cat Care and Information from WebMD
Do you have a cat/pet shelter nearby? People at such places possess lots of knowledge, plus they have vets to which they take their animals when needed. Perhaps someone at a shelter can recommend a vet particularly in-tune with cats.
Yahoo groups (search term - "cat health"):
> Cats health and behavior (3000 members)
cats-healthandbehavior : Friendly discussion of feline health and behavioural issues.
". . . Civilised discussions on all aspects of cat health and behaviour are the focus here, whether you are a rescuer, breeder or just like having a cat in your life. . . ."
> Cat Vet (2100 members)
CatVet : CatVet
" . . . Vets, Breeders and Pet Owners discuss cat veterinary and health problems. . . . "
Lots more groups exist.
What's your cat's name, if you don't mind my asking? My pal the Tomcat ranks high on my favorites list. May you find an answer to your animal's problem.
Cat Health Center | Cat Care and Information from WebMD
Do you have a cat/pet shelter nearby? People at such places possess lots of knowledge, plus they have vets to which they take their animals when needed. Perhaps someone at a shelter can recommend a vet particularly in-tune with cats.
Yahoo groups (search term - "cat health"):
> Cats health and behavior (3000 members)
cats-healthandbehavior : Friendly discussion of feline health and behavioural issues.
". . . Civilised discussions on all aspects of cat health and behaviour are the focus here, whether you are a rescuer, breeder or just like having a cat in your life. . . ."
> Cat Vet (2100 members)
CatVet : CatVet
" . . . Vets, Breeders and Pet Owners discuss cat veterinary and health problems. . . . "
Lots more groups exist.
What's your cat's name, if you don't mind my asking? My pal the Tomcat ranks high on my favorites list. May you find an answer to your animal's problem.