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Expert: - 7/28/2007


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My 8( /-)year old spayed female sometimes regurgitates her food (not everyday) sometimes directly after she eats, sometimes when the food is partially digested. I have tried various foods  and nothing seems to change her reactions. She has always maintained a healthy weight and she plays and in general acts very normal. She is a nervous girl, she gets scared of everything and I have always just thought that had something to do with it. She never seems to lose the occasional snack that I feed them just her regular food.
Do you have any thoughts on this?

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Hi Nancy,

I have one who is just like that. When she is scared she will vomit. She gets attacked by the other cats in the household here. They don't like her for some reason. She now has her own room and is calm now. I also changed her diet. She gets a high quality, low grain diet now. Both these things seemed to help.

If yours is that afraid I would try a product called Feliway. Get the whole house atomizer. It acts as kitty tranquilizer. See how she does with this stuff. It may relax her enough so she won't be vomiting any more. If that doesn't work, write back and I'll give you the name of a very mild antihistamine that acts like a kitty Prozac. You can try that. Good luck.

Ciao, Karen  

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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!

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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.

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