You are here:
- Home
- Animals/Pets
- Cats
- Cats
- cat's vomiting after she eats
Cats/cat's vomiting after she eats
Advertisement
Question
I have a 3 yr old female/spayed cat. I got her from a rescue a few months ago. Unfortunately a week after I got her I had to send her to my daughter's house as I spent 3 wks in the hospital. My daughter told me that every once an awhile she would vomit. Since I brought her home about 3 wks ago she has appeared fine. Now since yesterday she has vomited twice. It's been both times in the morning right after she eats. I called a local vet from my daughter's house and they said maybe she eats too fast so I started just feeding her a smaller amount. When she vomited both yesterday and today it was all stomach juice and food however just this morning shortly after she vomited she vomited a second time and it was all dark yellow liquid. I feed her purina cat chow so don't know if it's the food or if there is something more wrong. Any idea's. Can't really afford the vet this week but will borrow the money if I need to as I'm very concerned. Thank you.
Hi Denise,
I would try changing the food first. Feed her canned food and see how she does. If you have to use a dry food, use something like Purina One for Sensitive Systems. Change her gradually over to the Purina One. It should take about a week to make the changeover. See how she does. If she stops, then that was your problem. If she doesn't, have her checked at the vet. The food changeover won't hurt her. If she seems to be coughing also then get her to the vet. Make sure you bring a sample of her stool too. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
Related Articles
- Food Choices - Adoption - and Compromises
- Missy Changed my Mind - Reader Stories: How I Became an Accidental Cat Parent
- Origen is a Good Dry Snack for my Organic Meat-Eating Cat - Reader Review:
- How Much Do You Know About Cat Food Ingredients - Share Your Experiences
- Cat Food Recall FAQ - What can I feed my cats now that Natural Balance has been recalled
Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.