{"id":39598,"date":"2023-05-24T14:11:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T14:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rexpetcare.com\/?p=39598"},"modified":"2024-01-10T14:14:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T14:14:21","slug":"why-is-my-cat-throwing-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rexpetcare.com\/en\/why-is-my-cat-throwing-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my cat throwing up?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cats are pukes. Surely you’ve ever had to pick up your little feline friend’s vomit\u2026 but what if your cat’s vomiting is frequent?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a widespread idea<\/strong> that it is normal for cats to vomit because of hairballs<\/strong> that are created in their stomach<\/strong> and that are indigestible for the animal<\/strong>. This belief is rather misleading, the reality is that it should not be normal for your cat to vomit frequently and, in the event that it was, the reason would not be the hair.
The most important thing when you detect that your feline friend does not digest his food well is to take him to the veterinarian. The type of vomiting is important to determine the cause and make a diagnosis<\/strong>, but at the veterinarian they will also do different tests such as a blood test or an intestinal ultrasound to examine your tummy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to detect if hair is the cause of my cat’s vomiting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the kitten vomits, does it expel hair?<\/strong> This is one of the first questions you should ask yourself. If the answer is yes, it is likely that the main reason is that the hair has accumulated in his intestine.<\/strong>To do this, you can give him malt<\/strong>, which is a mild laxative<\/strong> that will help your feline get rid of the lint<\/strong>. However, the most important thing is that you take it to the veterinarian to determine if the animal ingests more hair than normal <\/strong>\u2013 there are cats that groom more than usual and it may be due to: stress, pain or itching, it may also be a symptom of fleas or an allergy\u2026\u2013 or the feline does not eliminate the hair that it ingests <\/strong>\u2013 which could be related to an intestinal disease\u2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How often does my cat vomit?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the feline vomits weekly, it is normal that it has nothing to do with the accumulation of hair<\/strong> in the digestive system<\/strong>. It should be seen if it is related to other symptoms such as weight loss and appetite, his mood (apathy), diarrhea or that he urinates and drinks more than normal.<\/strong> One of the factors to take into account is also that of age, if the animal is over 7 years old, vomiting could be related to a more severe disease<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the possible causes of vomiting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many diseases that can be related to a symptom such as chronic or intermittent vomiting,<\/strong> but all can be detected early with routine visits to the veterinarian. Some of them correspond to digestive causes such as, for example, infections; food hypersensitivity or food allergy; inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or intestinal lymphoma.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vomiting can also be related to non-digestive causes<\/strong> and in this case it could be chronic kidney disease <\/strong>– common in 1 in 3 cats from the age of 10 and 1 in 12 from the age of 15\u2014, hyperthyroidism or diabetes<\/strong>. In addition, there are some felines that have a voracious appetite and ingest food very quickly,<\/strong> because of this they vomit the feed shortly after eating and it is not digested. This type of symptomatology is also common and can be due to several causes that are related to the feline’s behavior towards food, so we recommend that you also visit the veterinarian to find a solution to your kitten’s binges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, it is necessary to dismiss the preconceived idea that cat vomiting is \u201cnormal\u201d and that it is always related to hairballs. <\/strong>Knowing the symptoms is crucial to make an early diagnosis to your feline friend and end his vomiting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Cats are pukes. Surely you’ve ever had to pick up your little feline friend’s vomit\u2026 but what if your cat’s vomiting is frequent? There is a widespread idea that it is normal for cats to vomit because of hairballs that are created in their stomach and that are indigestible for the animal. This belief is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":39547,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

Rex could not miss the most important PET fair in the world, to be held in N\u00fcremberg.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grupo Agroveco, a benchmark for innovation and quality in the animal feed industry, takes another step forward in its internationalisation strategy, being present at the world's most important trade fair in the PET sector, which will be held in Nuremberg in May 2022. Agroveco Grupo will be present through its brand specialising in REX Natural Range pet food, a range that incorporates fresh meat and 100% natural ingredients in its recipes for both dogs and cats. The company will have a stand in Hall 6-440.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the fair Rex will present new products and an updated brand image, with a revamped website and new profiles on social networks where you can follow the latest developments in the pet sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With almost 60 years of history, the Agroveco Group is one of the most recognised brands in the market. Founded in the mid-20th century as a small cooperative in Zaragoza, the city where it maintains its headquarters, it is today a highly consolidated group at national and international level. A commitment to quality and innovation have always been in the DNA of the company, which specialises in the production of animal feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group has been able to combine its innate values of effort and perseverance with a forward-looking approach that has made it one of the pioneering food groups. Grupo Agroveco is today an example to follow in the Industry 4.0 model and continues to make progress in the continuous improvement of its processes with technology as an ally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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