Does a Cat Throwing Up Require a Vet?
also see Cat Not Eating also see Cat Diarrhea also see Cat Stool A cat throwing up can be a pet owner’s worst nightmare. Though poisoning and parasites might spring to mind, your cat’s vomit may simply be the result of a hairball, or a meal eaten too fast. The most common causes of feline vomit are: • hairballs • eating too fast • eating indigestible food • food allergy • infection • parasites • poisons • diet change Causes of Cat Throwing up to Treat at Home Hairballs can be blamed for the majority of feline vomiting. When a cat grooms himself, he accidentally ingests strands of his own hair. Because the hair cannot be broken down in the feline stomach, it builds up, forming a plug. As a result, the cat will retch, in an effort to pass the hairball. Hairballs in and of themselves should not be a cause for alarm, so don’t necessarily call a vet. Most cats naturally cough up two hairballs a month. However, if you know that your cat is prone to hairballs and is experiencing constipation,
