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I have a 6 year old cat who will occasionally gobble his food and vomit or vomit when he has a hairball. This doesn't happen too frequently and my vet said he is fine. This weekend he vomited several times but seems fine now. It all looked liked food or hairballs. I should add that I think he's stressed out. He doesn't deal well with change and we have a baby on the way. Can this be the cause?
Rachel -
There are several reasons why cats vomit or "throw up" their food. Constipation, hairballs, inflammatory bowel disease and stress are just a few conditions that can cause a cat to vomit. Have your pet examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible to determine why he is vomiting.
Best Regards,
Charlotte sherrell, DVM
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| Comment | Thank you very much for your help. I did call the vet and he's prescribing a medication. He knows George's history and has seen him recently for shots, so he is going to start him on meds and see how he does. Thanks so much! | ||
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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
Expertise
General questions about the care and diseases of small animals
Experience
I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years;
Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years
Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Feline Practitioners
Association of Shelter Veterinarians
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University
Extensive CE in Feline Medicine
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