Ever since I've had this 7 year old cat, he's occassionally scarfed his food down very quickly using massive bites, then five to ten minutes later, hes in a seated position, bobbing back and forth, trying to induce vomiting. I don't think it's hairballs, because he's not hacking while bobbing back and forth. If i try to grab him before he vomits, to try to put him out, he runs and hides and finishes vomiting and then i have to clean it up. Can a cat be bulimic?
2007-08-14 14:55:25 · 11 answers · asked by idigitaldestiny 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I don't think so. I had a cat that lived to be 16 and when she was fed, she literally inhaled her food. With older cats, you have to make sure they don't eat too fast or feed them too much at once because that's just going to make them vomit. Try feeding them little bits at a time. Say if you fed them half a can at every feeding or a cup of dry food, then scoop out a spoonful at a time and let them take their time to eat it.
2007-08-14 15:10:43 · answer #1 · answered by Shanny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can be bulemic but not for the reason people are. It's food that comes up because it's puffing up in the stomach too fast and their systems are too sensitive to keep it down.
They make a food that discourages that, especially as it's known that Siamese are prone to this enough to warrant a special food to stop it. Royal Canin Siamese 38 is what it's called, and it can be ordered from any pet supplies store. A small bag (lasts one month with a 10 pound cat) costs $11. It's actually extremely good with protein and nutrition levels, and I've got my diabetic cat on it to help him regulate his blood sugar. I really do recommend it.
There may be a few other foods out there made for cats who have sensitive stomachs, but this one is one that I know from personal use (with our other cat who did what yours does) that it works.
2007-08-15 13:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bulimia is one of the most common psychological disorders that effects humans, not animals.
It's a common problem for cats in general.
Some cats throw up because they eat too fast. Others throw up because they are allergic to an ingredient in their food.
Have you tried switching to an all wet diet of good quality food such as Life Abundance or Innova?
hope this helps!!
Hope your cat is well!
2007-08-14 15:17:43 · answer #3 · answered by Bullmastiff_Boxer_lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bulimia is a phychological ailment and cats don't have the cranial ability for such nonsense. Your cat has a actual ailment and should be considered by ability of the vet. that is relatively a threat he has a hairball that is constricting his bowel.
2016-10-02 08:29:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Bulimia is a psychological disorder and I can't imagine the cat having issues with his self-image or something...
I would feed small portions throughout the day
2007-08-14 15:04:34 · answer #5 · answered by t. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats aren't feeling well they normally don't eat at all they tend to search for grass id this still persists check into a vet clinic I'm sure its nothing serious but check to be sure!!
2007-08-14 15:00:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Most likely he ate too fast. A lot of cats vomit if their food is too rich.
It can also be a sign of kidney failure.
2007-08-14 14:59:45 · answer #7 · answered by maxmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, cats are just wierd, they do that sometimes. I have two and one of them barfs up and the food is still in whole pieces.
2007-08-14 15:00:50 · answer #8 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the poor baby to the VET ASAP!!!
2007-08-17 18:27:21 · answer #9 · answered by CreoleSista 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think its bulimic but i do think the food your giving him might not be agreeing with him ,take him or her to the vet .
2007-08-14 15:05:24 · answer #10 · answered by lovebug2052 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋