I really don't k now why she does this. First it would happen when she would eat things that she shouldn't. Usually she would work it out of her system, but lately she's not eatting anything that she shouldn't and it continues. Does anyone have any ideas what to do besides taking her to the vet? Should I be getting her that "kitty grass" or something like that?
2007-03-07 04:47:10 · 19 answers · asked by lidlbit23 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Your first stop should be the vet.
But to be honest, cats vomit quite often if they are heavy groomers or longer hair. The main reason for this is hairballs. You can pick up a cat laxative which helps them pass the hairball. Cod liver oil works as well though some cats don't like the taste.
"Cat grass" is a good source of vitamins for them, but some cats refuse to eat it. It is really nothing more than germinated grain (wheat usually). You can substitute a handful of lawn grass if you are sure it's clean and chemical free. Not only is it free (out of your front lawn) but you don't have to have a green thumb to feed some to your cat.
2007-03-07 04:52:06 · answer #1 · answered by Rob_n_Liz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you brush your cat regularly because she could be getting hairballs.This has happened to my cat and it has nothing to do with the food.Her stomach is just upset from the accumulation of fur.Also changing food on a cat is a bit of an adjustment and must be done by mixing it with the old food.If she liked the old brand just fine then changing it is not the answer.However do find a formula that says hairball control.Another trick i learned from a friend is to get your cat to lick a bit of Vaseline by smearing a bit across her lips.The Vaseline will get into her mouth and will lubricate her throat causing the hair to come out.
If the combination of brushing and Vaseline does not work in a couple of days then make an appointment with a vet to get her checked out.
2007-03-07 06:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by tylee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you get her stuff from a regular grocery store? That could be your problem.
Cats are strict carnivores, which means that without adequate meat protein, they will get sick.
The factories that make the stuff sold in regular grocery stores put in the absolute minimum amount of meat protein and stuff the rest with grain proteins and other things the cat does not need.
Many cats do okay with this stuff, but it has the equivalent nutritional value as fast food is for humans.
Some cats do not do well and need more protein. These cats do what is referred to as "scarf-and-barf." They eat the kitty fast-food and their bodies do not recognize the grain proteins as real food, so it rejects the stuff to make room for something real.
Getting food from a specialty pet store is pricier, but worth it, both for the health of your cat, and your carpet. Look for something that is high in meat protein.
I have a cat with this problem and I'm on a budget. What I do is get a bag of the grocery-store kind, and a bag of the healthy kind, and I mix the two together. It has done wonders for her.
2007-03-07 05:06:23 · answer #3 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat did the same thing. Take her to the vet. Could be her food, could be an infection of her stomach. Have the vet check her out and if nothing physical, trying switching her food. I had to end up putting my cat on Sensitive Stomach food and she did great. Good Luck.
2007-03-07 04:50:37 · answer #4 · answered by Kathleen M 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sounds like a hair ball problem. Iams has hairball food that you can try. You can also try a little veg oil on the top of the paws that the cat will just lick off. Also try giving your cat a good brush!!
2007-03-08 08:41:22 · answer #5 · answered by Lynn D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 08:22:30 · answer #6 · answered by celia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably take her to the vet to get her checked out. She might just be eating bugs or something but it could be a serious problem.
2007-03-07 04:50:51 · answer #7 · answered by music_chick5 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try the brands that say sensative stomachs on it they work
also give your cat dry food not canned food.. try that & see what happens if she continues to vomit then take her to the vet..
good luck
2007-03-07 04:50:54 · answer #8 · answered by muffett1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe she ate some poison, or something. You probably want to take her to the vet, it could be that she is just getting a lot of fur balls, but if she is doing it often, the problem could be deeper than that. I would give her some milk. Make sure you watch her drink it, if this doesn't clear up the problem, definitely take her in.
2007-03-07 04:49:55 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Don't wait any longer unless you don't want to have a cat anymore! Take her to the vet. Let her out of her misery. GOOD LUCK!
2007-03-07 04:51:20 · answer #10 · answered by Morena461 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋