Why does my cat always throw up within 3 minutes of eating?

Question

And she's F A T!!!!

Answer 1

I agree with several other answers that include food allergies, eating too fast, and or sensitive stomach. As far as the furball theory, the cat would be throwing up at other times as well not just after eating. I have worked with a cat rescue group for three years and we encounter this with some of our cats. It is usually that the food does not agree with the cat. Try switching the cat to a dry food that does not have corn meal and alot or cereals or grains. Cats are carnivours, meaning they eat meat. The grains tend to upset some cats stomachs. You could also try a food for sensitive stomachs such as Nutro Max, or Petsmarts brand Authority made with lamb or veal. Science diet tends to have a lot or grains and corn meal. If the cat is not malnutritioned that you can see or otherwise sick, try changing the food around before incuring vet bills. Change the food slowly by mixing it with the original food and slowly putting more of the new one in the bowl. This will take about 3-4 days to change over completely. You might have to do this will several different foods to find the right one. Some cats just have ultra sensitive stomachs. As far as the eating too fast, your cat might be telling you it is overly hungery and the current food type or amount is not sufficient. Most food bags will show a chart with the different amounts depending on your cats weight and age etc. If you are doing this already, try dividing the food into smaller more frequent meals so the cat does not get overly between meals. Another imortant thing to do is to look in your cats mouth if you can. Look for any sores or missing/broken teeth. Your cat might be having trouble chewing the food thus it is too bulky and comes back up. Cats 7 years and up should be on senior cat food which is easier to chew and does not have as many calories since the cat is probalby less active especially if it is indoors. So, if you don't see any sores or teeth problems, and you have tried switching the food around, then it is time to take your cat to the vet. Again, if you observe any other illness or problems, take the cat in to rule out something more serious. Lastly, you do at some point soon need to get your cat on a diet. Feline obesity leads to health problems and big vet bills. Good luck. Shahin

Answer 2

My cat vomits his food up after eating also.
He has had this problem for 10 years.
We took him to the vet and their was nothing wrong with him.
We changed his diet from a cheaper dry cat food to a very expensive prescription 50.00 a bag dry food.
He still vomited.
I kind of agree with many of the other answers, he eats to fast.
I was told cats don't chew there food, they inhale it.
This sound gross but when he vomits the pieces come up whole so I believe this. I feed my cat a little at a time, even if I have to feed him by hand. I have also changed his food to indoor formula. I found this works.
The problem hasn't completely disappeared but he does not vomit as much. Make sure your cat is getting plenty of water.
Don't rule out taking your cat to the vet though. All cats are
different and your cat may very well have a stomach problem or other complication.

Answer 3

She could be eating too fast, but another possibility is that she's allergic to something she's eating.

My older cat is allergic to dairy products. Any milk, cheese, yogurt, cream sauce or anything like that will make him yark up his dinner right away.

Are you feeding your cat table scraps? If so, a food allergy or intolerance should be your first suspect.

What brand of cat food are you feeding her? It could be an additive or vitamin in the brand you are using. Switch to feeding her one of the smaller cans and see if she holds that down. After a couple of days switch to a different brand, and see if you get any better results.

What about hairballs? Even if she's a short-haired cat, there could be a large hairball blocking things. Don't waste money on an expensive hairball remedy, just get a little bit of vaseline to give her, and see if that gets the hairball to move out of the way (hopefully to the litter box...). If she won't take the vaseline, smear a little bit of it onto the tops of her paws, or bridge of her nose. When she cleans herself, she'll end up swallowing the stuff. Remember...just a little...

If none of these work, take her to the vet. She may have anything from a tumor blocking things in her digestive system, or a twist in her intestine blocking things. This could cause bloating which would make her look fat.

Good luck, and I hope kitty gets better!

Answer 4

An older cat will do this if it is having kidney trouble. My cat, Jenny, did a lot of that about 6 months before she died. I didn't know it was a serious problem.

A younger cat may have an irritated bowel, from ingesting something they shouldn't have, such a piece of string, and it won't pass through. Also, they can have a gassy stomach from eating certain foods.

Try giving your cat tuna juice. The natural oils coat the stomach lining and helps with digestion. This worked for my cat, and it was a suggestion from my vet.

Answer 5

Cats that vomit after they eat are usually eating too fast. Small meals will help this.Cats should have free choice food ( dry) all day and then some canned 1-2 x a day.If this contunues to be a problem, take the cat to the vet.

Answer 6

All cats DO NOT do this. If your cat is doing this, you need to take a trip to the vet for xrays. Several problems could be present here. Only your vet can tell you what you are dealing with for certain. Good luck. I was in Animal Control and did rescues for 6 years. I have assisted many vets on cruelty cases and other issues. Do go to your vet.

Answer 7

Couple of different ideas:
She could be having problems with the food itself. I would try another brand for a little while and see if that helps. Or try a softer food because she may be having trouble chewing it enough to digest it. Go for something like Deli Cat or a moist cat food.
Also she could have hairballs which are making her gag. Hairball control food or treats seem to do the trick.

Answer 8

a vet can take and e-ray of your cat's throat and stomach to make sure theres no obstruction ,if theres no problem like that then they"ll more than likely suggest a different food for your cat,depending on it's age and weight,and placing it higher for your cat to eat is a very good suggestion, more at eye level and yes many cat's adult cat's do get fur-balls were not sure why, but I've even seen dog cough up their food and re-chew it sometimes it just doen't go down right or something.

Answer 9

She might have a fur ball that she is trying to get up. My cat does this when ever he needs to get up a hair ball. He will eat his food real fast and then right after throw it up and he usually ends up getting the hair ball up too. Try giving your cat a little of the hair ball medicine they sale at pet stores. When my cat seems to be fighting a hair ball I give this to him once a day and it seems to help. If it keeps up too long and your cat seems to be acting like she isn't feeling good seek assistance from you vet.

Answer 10

Your cat has a health problem and needs to see a vet right away. My mom's cat had that problem and it ended up to be feline diabetes. Now she's on medication and is much healthier.

Remember: if you can't afford the vet, you can't afford the pet. So please do the responsible, caring thing and pick up the phone today. Our animals depend on us to take good care of them. Call around and ask your friends to recommend a good, caring and not too expensive vet. I find that vets in high-end neigbhourhoods cost more (higher overhead) and as you get farther out of the city, the less they have to charge to cover their costs.