I have had a cat for about three years. About six months ago I got a new cat. They are both females and half get along; half fight all time. It seems ever since I got my 2nd cat the first one has been throwing up, but not on a daily basis. She could go a week or more without doing it or do it every couple days; it just depends. When I clean it up the pieces of food are pretty much whole so it looks like she is pretty much inhaling the food. Others have told me it is probably because she is being territorial and trying to eat a lot and fast because of the other cat. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can control her throwing up? It is getting very annoying.
2006-06-16 03:31:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It is definitly not furballs. I know what those look like. I think I am first going to start feeding them in seperate rooms and when I start to get low on food I will gradually switch them from Purina to Iams. I will see if that works.
I don't know what considers a cat old. She is about 4 and the other is about 2 or 3.
2006-06-16 04:33:44 · update #1
Your cat is probably stressed to the max, after all she is no longer "Queen of the House". Try feeding her in a seperate place/with her own bowl, don't forget to always provide plenty of fresh water. Have you also changed foods? Try a good quality food, brown color only, Sometimes cats can't tolerate the red dye in some of the lower cost/grade foods. If this doesn't help, a trip to the Vet is in order, she may have something more serious going on. Hope this helps!
2006-06-16 04:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by Kathi S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, she's probably wolfing down her food to keep from having to share with the new one. She may get over this in time (can take up to 1 year for your cats to really get along with each other) but in the meantime you may want to monitor her while she eats and actually hand feed her. In other words, whatever you'd normally give her in a meal...give her a 1/3 or 1/4 of it. Let her eat that and wait a few seconds. Then give her the next 1/3 or 1/4 and let her finish that. Wait another few seconds and continue until you have given her the full meal. In this way, you are forcing her to pace her eating. You may also consider feeding the 2 cats in separate places...they can be in the same room, but maybe not right next to each other. That may help reduce her less stress as she eats. Good luck.
2006-06-16 04:41:45 · answer #2 · answered by Alleycat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feed the cats seperatly, not out of the same bowl. Seperate the bowls, as far as possible. Also give the cat smaller portions... like half now, half a little later. Or you could try and mix the dry food with a little wet food. Keeps them from eating too fast. And with the older cat, try to give some special attention to him. Like an extra treat, or a special belly scratch, or whatever he likes. Just something to let him know he's not being replaced. (in case it is an attention thing)
2006-06-16 03:39:44 · answer #3 · answered by cindy1576 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of food?? all foods in grocery stores or Wal Marts do a scam - they put more fat into the food so it gives the cat a glossy coat - this glossy coat tricks some owners into thinking "my cat is eating good food - look how shiney its coat is" however the fat content is VERY hard on a kitties tummy, especially if they are eating it faster, but really cats dont chew their food well anyhow...
I suggest looking at your food and going to a pet food supply store and finding a better food
good food has CHICKEN, TURKEY, or LAMB MEAL as first ingredient - they DO NOT USE BHT, BHA, or by-products and wont have CORN up at the top of the list... your cats will eat less and poop less too
2006-06-16 03:49:25 · answer #4 · answered by CF_ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my cat has been doing the same thing, although she is a bit older than yours and she is the only cat in the home. We used to leave a full bowl of food for her to eat at any time, but since she's been vomiting, we've cut her back to only a small bowl daily. We are giving her only small amounts, which seems to help.
Why don't you try cutting back on what you feed your cat and also, try feeding your two cats in two different areas. Put one in one room to feed and shut the door and put the other in another area with the door shut.
See if this doesn't cut back on the vomiting episodes.
2006-06-16 03:39:43 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our cat did the same thing. We started giving her smaller portions of food so that she can't woof the food down. Our vet also recommended putting a golf ball in the food bowl so they have to eat around it. Our cat does not do this anymore after we tried the vet's suggestion.
2006-06-16 04:00:42 · answer #6 · answered by karentwo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had a cat that did this. She would throw up almost everyday for years and years. She was still fat and the doctor said there is not much we can do. It sucks but looks like you will be cleaning up vomit for a while.
2006-06-16 03:52:36 · answer #7 · answered by stephie5555 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably separating your two cats during eating time would be a good idea- maybe if one can't see the other they will calm down and stop "inhaling" their food
2006-06-16 03:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by cheeso 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One reason could be the territorial issue,but proabably your first cat has hair balls. If you are not using anything to prevent them you may try laxatone from your vet or buy something at you favorite pet store
2006-06-16 03:54:25 · answer #9 · answered by mabschaefer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could still be fur balls - they just haven't come up yet, they could be blocking her tummy or intestines. I would give her a little mineral oil, it's not going to hurt her in any way, and if anything is lodged, then it will help it pass.
2006-06-16 05:44:53 · answer #10 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋