2007-07-23 07:20:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
My cat does this. I leave food out all day and both of my cats nibble throughout the day. If they don't have any, then one of them will eat very quick when given food and vomit. So I found that this was the way to go. They still only get the recommended about a day and sometimes don't eat all of that.
2007-07-23 07:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by rate86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Split the feeding into several small feedings and see if that helps.
Something just came to me. It would be interesting to get a kong toy that they sell for dogs and fill the crevices with cat food. This entertains the cat and slows down the eating process since the cat has to work to get the food. I don't know if it would do the job, but it's worth a try.
2007-07-23 14:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make special food dishes for animals with that problem! They're great! The animal really has to work to get the food out, so it takes them longer to eat. Search the internet for dishes like this, and maybe you could create your own version of it to save some money.
You could also try and feed the cat very small amounts of food at one time. Like 2 tablespoons every 10 minutes or so. Give the cat time to eat what's there and let it settle before giving it more food.
2007-07-23 14:25:42 · answer #3 · answered by Sashua P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing you can do is feed smaller portions throughout the day. Another is you can get a food that has a bigger pellet (If you are feeding dry food). Also you may try mixing dry and wet foods, that way the cat has to chew up his food. Oh and if you have more than one cat in the house, try separating them when they eat, because it could be that your kitty feels like he has to eat fast so the others don't get his food.
2007-07-23 14:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by Hannahs Mum-one on the way 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people have luck with putting a golf ball in the center of the cat's food bowl to make him take his time about eating around it. It slows down the gulping and makes him take smaller bites.
Siamese are known for this, and there's a special food made for them, which works for all cats who gulp and barf---it's called Royal Canin Siamese 38 and is gentle on the stomach.
2007-07-23 20:16:21 · answer #5 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's multiple cats, be sure to feed them in separate areas (otherwise it might be worried that one of the other cats is going to eat its food).
Try giving it smaller portions too, since they'll be less likely to upset its stomach. You can also look into buying a pet food specially made to be easy on the digestive track.
2007-07-23 14:38:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem. My cat was on an automatic feeder and the vet suggested that I feed her meals 2 or 3 times a day to also controll how much she was eating. It worked great.
2007-07-23 14:27:57 · answer #7 · answered by krzicleo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him (or her) tiny portions and be there to give a little more a bit at time.
It's a bit tiresome but it works.
If the food is a b-i-g gobbly favorite try mixing it with something a little less attractive to the cat.
2007-07-23 14:29:15 · answer #8 · answered by Stuart A B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only feed it a little bit at a time, this lets them only eat a little bit of food fast. takes some time, but is worth it to not have to clean up cat food chunks off the carpet.
2007-07-23 14:26:15 · answer #9 · answered by Sydney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have to divide the portion size and spread it out instead of giving the food to the cat all at once.
2007-07-23 14:23:57 · answer #10 · answered by Cubs39 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋