Cats can throw up for a variety of reasons, including:
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Diet: If your cat has recently changed their diet, they may experience vomiting due to stomach issues caused by a reaction to the new food.
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Feeding behaviors: Cats that eat too much or too fast may vomit right after eating.
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Hairballs: Longhair cats or cats that groom themselves often can get wads of fur stuck in their stomachs, leading to vomiting.
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Foreign materials: Cats may vomit if they have ingested something indigestible, such as a piece of string or yarn, or a toxic substance like poisonous plants or human medications.
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Digestive illness: Vomiting can be a sign of digestive issues such as constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, or a gastrointestinal obstruction.
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Parasites: Internal parasites can cause vomiting in cats, especially in kittens.
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Systemic illness: Chronic illnesses such as kidney disease, pancreatitis, and hyperthyroidism can cause nausea and chronic vomiting.
If your cat is vomiting frequently or showing other signs of illness, its important to take them to the vet to determine the underlying cause. Treatment for vomiting will depend on the cause, but may include dietary changes, medication, or surgery.
