I haven't changed his diet, everything in his life is the same. Some times he throws up before I feed him. It looks like his food isn't always chewed up. Could it just be from him getting old, or is something wrong with him?
2007-03-07 11:30:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Vomiting frequently occurs in older cats who are having kidney problems. Please consult with your vet to see if you should change his food or give him fluids on a regular basis. Some owners are instructed to give a small amount of pepcid ac to help with this. You need to follow your vet's recommendations.
2007-03-07 13:09:58 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most common causes of vomiting in older cats are:
1. inflammatory bowel disease -- there are several causes of this, including intestinal lymphoma (a form of cancer)
2. food sensitivities and immune mediated disorders
3. a combination of inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis and cholangiohepatitis (a liver disorder), called triad syndrome for want of a better name
4. hyperthyroidism
5. renal failure
Vomiting can occur for reasons other than those listed above but those are the most common causes.
At any rate, a visit to the vet is TRULY in order.
2007-03-07 11:41:50 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 is indeed old for a cat. You may want to try him on a senior formula, or perhaps something for sensitive tummies.
If he hasn't been to the vet lately, take him for a check-up and tell the vet your concerns. The vet may want to do blood work on him to make sure nothing is going on.
Good luck!
2007-03-07 11:48:52 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 12:43:07 · answer #4 · answered by rosen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you give him any hairball remedy sometimes they will do this when they get a hairball stuck.Has he been pooping good and also voiding. I would take him in to the vet for a check up as he could have something else wrong and of his age.
2007-03-07 11:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by ckmilk2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be hairballs or something more serious. A vet visit would be a good idea.
2007-03-07 11:37:34 · answer #6 · answered by historydoc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give your cat some cat nip or let it go outside and eat grass.
2007-03-11 10:36:06 · answer #7 · answered by Ms.kitty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he could have hair balls
2007-03-11 11:06:02 · answer #8 · answered by sxycent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋