1. Mixed hairballs
The most common form of physiological vomiting in cats is hairballs!
When cats lick their fur for cleaning, they usually swallow the fur together.
This is especially likely to happen during the moulting season, and if the hair is not properly excreted over a long period of time, it may turn into a hairball disorder.
According to most veterinarians, it is best to comb your cat’s hair every day to reduce the amount of hair your cat licks into his belly, either with a cat comb or grooming mitt!
2. Undigested or completely undigested food
If the vomit is from undigested or completely undigested food, it is possible that the vomit is caused by eating too fast, adding too much water to the food, or storming or exercising vigorously right after eating, resulting in indigestion and vomiting up the food she just ate!
It is advisable to feed your cat smaller and more frequent meals or use a slow food bowl to slow down her eating speed.
*If the vomiting does not improve after feeding adjustments, it is likely that she is suffering from gastrointestinal disease and should seek medical attention as soon as possible!
3. Food residues and gastric juices
Gastrointestinal disease or food allergies can also cause vomiting in cats, and cats with naturally poor stomachs are more likely to vomit and have diarrhea than normal cats!
If your cat is vomiting after eating a new diet, it is possible that your cat is allergic to an ingredient in the new diet or that the change in food is too fast and your cat is not used to it.
Generally speaking, gastroenteritis may be accompanied by diarrhea, and food allergies may be accompanied by skin problems.
It is recommended that you feed your cat regularly and avoid the problem of food spoilage if it is left out for too long.
*If there is a possible food allergy, remember to bring your cat’s food with you when you visit the doctor!
4. Foreign objects
Cats who normally like to chew and nibble may vomit when they accidentally ingest indigestible foreign objects such as plastic bags, puzzles, wool, or plants.
Cats will usually vomit some of the foreign body, but some will remain in their intestines or they may vomit all the time but not get it out.
In addition, some food (e.g. chocolate) and plants can cause poisoning in cats, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as drooling, difficulty breathing, and poor mental health.
If you find a similar situation, first identify what your cat may have eaten and take it to the hospital for a checkup, and then put away any items that may be harmful to your cat!
5. Parasites
When a cat is infected with a parasite (tapeworm, roundworm, whipworm, hookworm, etc.), the parasite and eggs can lurk in the digestive tract, sometimes causing vomiting or even vomiting out the parasite.
Vomiting caused by parasites is likely to be accompanied by diarrhea, poor mental health, abdominal distention, weight loss, and other symptoms.
If you see parasites in your cat’s vomit, it means that a certain number of parasites have accumulated in the digestive tract and you should seek medical attention for internal and external deworming!
*If you have a multi-cat household, remember to isolate your cat in case of parasitic infection!
6. Vomiting with blood or pink
Generally speaking, if your cat’s vomit is bloody or pink, it is likely that she is bleeding internally or has swallowed a sharp foreign object that has caused injury to her digestive tract or esophagus.
Regardless of the condition, if the vomit is bloody, something is not right and you should seek medical attention as soon as possible!
There are many different causes of vomiting in cats, and it can be simply stress. In addition to vomiting, it is important to look for other accompanying symptoms, including appetite, mental status, and stool patterns.
In addition to digestive tract problems, diseases of other organs may also cause vomiting symptoms. If vomiting is too frequent, and if vomiting is followed by mental and appetite deterioration or continued weight loss, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible!
If the vomiting is physiological, cat owners can improve their cat’s daily habits by combing and feeding their cat hair cream!