Cat Vomiting After Eating

Vomiting is one of the common complaints that is observed in cats which is also known as emesis. Emesis or vomiting in cats is defined as the ejection of the stomach contents via the mouth. At times the cat may also regurgitate food which is also diagnosed as vomiting. The cat vomiting after eating will include both undigested and digested food coming from the esophagus shortly after the food has been consumed. In case of regurgitation in cats there is no heaving prior to the emission of the food or bile which is observed when the cat is vomiting. A cat vomiting blood, white foam, bile or even mucus is basically observed on account of the forceful ejection of food from the upper intestine and the stomach. The vomiting begins with the cat salivating, attempting to swallow, following by a contraction of the abdominal muscles and finally vomiting with the cat making a gagging sound. A cat vomiting clear liquid or food may be observed if the cat has lost a significant amount of muscle mass within in esophagus resulting in a frequent dilation of the esophagus when they are eating. Thus the food is vomited even before it gets a chance to reach the cat’s stomach.

Certain physical causes of a cat vomiting after eating include the cat eating its food too fast without properly chewing it, overeating, high level of activity immediately after a large meal, food intolerance, food allergies, ingestion of foreign objects etc. Sometimes vomiting in cats is triggered on account of emotional factors as well especially when there are multiple cats living together. In such cases the cats tend to eat quickly and excessively as they are worried that their food might be stolen by another cat. There are also certain stressful situation that may result in the cat vomiting after eating are adding a new pet to the family or changes in the cat’s environment. Sometimes a cat may also vomit after eating on account of certain underlying medical conditions such as renal and kidney failure, pancreatitis, stomach cancer, inner ear disease as well as hairball and allergies. A cat vomiting often after food should be taken to the vet who will diagnose the cause of the vomiting and usually recommend an easily digestible low fat cat diet. It is also necessary to watch out for signs of dehydration in the cat and ensure that its liquid intake is sufficient.

Cat Keeps Vomiting

Cats’ vomiting is a very common complaint from cat owners. It can be a perfectly natural thing and most of the times it is nothing to worry about. There can be a multitude of reasons for a cat vomiting. It can be something very harmless or even something serious. One must check not just for the obvious and primary symptoms, but also any secondary symptoms and consult a vet in case for a sound diagnosis. Most of the times, cats vomit because of ingested hairballs, eating grass and similar vegetation, or very often from simply eating too hastily. Eating grass or plant matter and then throwing up is actually quite healthy and should be no cause for worry. In some of the more severe cases of hairballs, it might need medical attention. The easiest way to control the problem of hairballs is by cat grooming regularly and providing it with food and medication which will help prevent them. Vomiting can sometimes be a serious issue in case of some diseases and other complications such as kidney and liver disease, intestinal parasites, central nervous disease disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, feline panleukopenia, which refers to unexpected vomiting accompanied by fever (usually seen in younger cats), tonsillitis, sore throat, peritonitis infected uterus, infectious diseases, ingestion of toxic substances, hyperthyroidism or Chronic Renal Inefficiency or Chronic Renal Failure.

One can know if the vomiting indicates something serious. Usually symptoms such as persistent vomiting, sporadic vomiting, projectile vomiting, vomiting feces, worms or cat vomiting blood, can indicate a more serious problem. Cats suffering from vomiting can easily suffer from dehydration. It can become dangerously dehydrated if the cat is also suffering from diarrhea. One must seek immediate veterinary care if the cat is suffering from persistent vomiting for more than twenty four hours or if there are any secondary symptoms seen such as fever, weakness, diarrhea, lethargy, blood or feces in the vomit.

The vet will usually take a medical history of the cat. He might even as a lot of questions about the cats vomiting and even about the cat diet. He will ask if there were any secondary symptoms seen along with vomiting. He will check the cat’s abdomen for signs of tenderness. He might run a blood test and take an X-ray. Depending on the condition, he might also perform endoscopy or laparotomy. After the correct diagnosis, the vet might administer subcutaneous fluids to prevent dehydration and inject anti-emetics. Hospitalization is required for severe cases. Follow the prescribed medication and the vet’s advice closely.