Why is my cat throwing up and not eating
Why Do Cats VOMIT? - 8 Most Common CAUSES
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vomiting in cats can occur as a response
mechanism to intoxication or as a
consequence of the development of a
pathology which affects the digestive
system knowing the most common causes
that explain this form of regurgitation
can help us to avoid them in the future
or act quickly if they occur this is why
animal Weis explains the eight most
common reasons why your cat vomits and
which will necessitate a trip to the
veterinarian
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an incorrect diet can prompt digestive
problems in the animal which result in
vomiting and/or diarrhea cats are
obligate carnivores so it's necessary to
provide them with a diet based on the
consumption of quality protein such as
can be found in meat and fish on the
other hand it should be noted that a
sudden change in diet can also produce
vomiting and diarrhea cats are very
sensitive creatures so any dietary
changes should be introduced
progressively to avoid these problems
similarly eating too much too fast can
also lead the catabolic we may only give
our cats a few treats a day but their
bodies will expel them if unsuitable
rewarding good behavior is essential for
a happy coexistence and strengthening
our bond with a cat however there are
many ways to do it we can use petting
words of encouragement or pampering
instead if we do want to use food as
treats there are some fruits suitable
for cats check out the link in the
description to find out more
although distinct problems both food
intolerance and allergies can bear
vomiting and diarrhea as the main
symptoms similarly it is common to
notice skin changes such as irritation
inflammation redness and itching in some
parts of the face ears or even
undercarriage gastroenteritis is defined
as inflammation of the gastrointestinal
tract and can have various causes from
poor digestion to infection in these
cases in addition to vomiting we can
sometimes observe diarrhea malaise
lethargy and even fever if your cat has
gastroenteritis it is essential you keep
them well hydrated if we have not
previously noticed our cat vomiting but
it starts too suddenly we might suspect
they have ingested a toxic substance
which their body is now trying to
eliminate poisoning can be due to the
ingestion of certain plants cleaning
products herbicides or pesticides in
this case the vomiting is likely
accompanied by other symptoms such as
lethargy lack of coordination or
excessive salivation and requires urgent
veterinary attention some disorders such
as intestinal malabsorption can cause
vomiting and malnutrition and cats
similarly metabolic disorders
such as hyperthyroidism can also cause
vomiting other causes include a lack of
digestive enzymes and diseases such as
colitis or pancreatitis diagnoses of
these pathologies can be established in
a simple way by means of veterinary
examination and a blood test the hygiene
routine of a cat can lead to the
formation of tricoupis ORS or hair balls
they can cause digestive problems when
ingested as they create blockages in
these cases the vomit will be in the
shape of a cylindrical plug accompanied
by fluid we avoid the formation of these
hair balls it's advisable to brush the
cat every day add fiber to their diet
and provide them with multiple if none
of the above causes explained vomiting
and we should think about the
development of a disease viral and
bacterial infections can cause digestive
problems in the animal leukemia or
panleukopenia being such examples the
most important thing to do when your cat
vomits is identify the cause as some are
serious and require veterinary treatment
when vomiting is caused by poor diet we
should simply review all the food we
give them and adjust according to their
nutritional needs
in case of an intolerance or food
allergy we will have to identify the
food which produces the reaction and
remove it from their diet when the
problem is due to poisoning a disorder
or disease it will be necessary to visit
a specialist as soon as possible here is
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