hello, lately my cat [male / neutered / overweight cat - if that helps you judgement] has been waking me up, not intentionally, because hes always near my bed and hes always throwing up - i dont believe this is the same as him throwing up his food because when he throws up his food it makes a distinct sound [disgusting, yes] and i can identify that, but lately hes been throwing up a whitish substance, that almost looks sticky; as it comes out of his mouth and drips to the floor you can see it's kinda stringy, and it he makes a different sound as hes throwing up - im not sure what to really do, anyone ever experience something like this or have any advice on how to treat this? - thankz
2006-10-31 07:10:57 · 16 answers · asked by sjssmithsjs 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
it's got worms. take it to the vet they'll give you some medicine for him.
2006-10-31 07:13:19 · answer #1 · answered by Benny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found this info on the website below (under vomiting). I hope it helps you. If my cats were throwing up frequently I would take them to the vet.
"Some cats vomit all the time; other cats do so relatively rarely. Vomiting is not a sign of the same sort of distress as it is in humans. Because they are carnivores, they need to be able to vomit quickly and almost at will without feeling sick.
On the other hand, a cat that suddenly starts to vomit, or vomits more than usual or in some way demonstrates a departure from its normal habits should be checked by the vet."
2006-10-31 07:23:00 · answer #2 · answered by frytator 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is he eating houseplants or anything else toxic? Cats barf easily to get rid of toxins.
Is he having hairball problems? Sometimes the cats won't be able to produce the hairball so all they'll do is make lots of vomiting noise and a little bit of saliva and stomache fluid. This time of year many cats are shedding.
If you still can't figure it out, I'd have the vet look at him. Good luck!
2006-10-31 07:17:24 · answer #3 · answered by Funchy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it stringy mucous or actually string? It's possilble that he is regurgitating which is bringing something up from the esophagus as opposed to the heaving sound made when vomiting from the stomach. He could have a blockage. Has he be eating and defecating normally? Has he shown pain when you touch him around his abdomen? Probably better to take him to the vet and see what's going on in there. Owners know best when there is something wrong with their animal.
2006-10-31 07:15:06 · answer #4 · answered by bassetmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would venture to say he's having problems getting a hairball out. Is there any bloody looks to it? Once I got concerned about my "puker" and asked his vet what it was. He told me that their soft fur doesn't always come back out soft, but sometimes gets stuck like it was straw and this irritates their tummy and throat. If you are real concerned I'd have him checked over just to make sure he okay and that we non-professionals are right or wrong. Good Luck with kitty.
2006-10-31 07:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by snowmom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It just sounds like bile and saliva (there's nothing in his stomach to throw up), but I can't tell you for certain without seeing the cat. If your cat is throwing up that much, then your cat needs to be seen by a Veterinarian. The more your cat throws up, the more dehydrated and sick he will become. At least get him checked out. They CAN get blockages from hairballs that require surgery, so please get him checked.
2006-10-31 07:16:06 · answer #6 · answered by Astro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your cat may be suffering from hairballs, they make treats that have hairball medicine inside them. But this sounds more serious than just hairballs. Usually when they have hairballs, they just cough a lot and sound kind of raspy. I strongly advise taking him to your vet and having him checked out to make sure it's not something serious.
2006-10-31 07:20:33 · answer #7 · answered by sxyblndcowgirl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hairballs. no need to worry all cats do it. since htey clean themselves by licking then ingest some hair that sits in their stomach until its a "ball" and then it comes back up bc they cant pass it the other way. so no need for alarm. just get a hairball medicine (over the counter). its comes in food, gels, etc
2006-10-31 07:13:43 · answer #8 · answered by jenivive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably a hairball but look around and see if any
yarn or string is laying around.They have been known to eat string before.Get a hairball dissolver also,it will
break it up and he will pass it out.
2006-10-31 07:15:13 · answer #9 · answered by moebiusfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like phlegm. Your cat could have an upper respiratory infection, contact your vet for antibiotics etc.
2006-10-31 13:22:16 · answer #10 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit your local Vet... they should make a lab-test and determine why he's doing that... sounds kinda gross, and you sound a little clueless about taking care of that poor baby.
2006-10-31 07:17:22 · answer #11 · answered by Daniel L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋