What's going on with my cat's persistent dry heaving?

Your cat's frequent dry heaving may be caused by hairballs, foreign objects, parasites, or other reasons. At this point, you need to observe your cat's specific situation, check for the cause of the disease, and then treat it accordingly to avoid blind medication that may worsen your cat's condition. Regularly feed your cat hair removal gel to prevent hairballs, and increase the feeding frequency during shedding season.同时，请收好线团、塑料等异物，并定期给猫咪进行驱虫，以确保猫咪的健康。

Firstly, persistent dry heaving in cats may be caused by hairballs. Cats love to clean themselves by mouth daily, and since their tongues have backward-facing spines, they can easily swallow hair. However, cats' gastrointestinal tracts cannot digest hair. Over time, the accumulated hair forms hairballs, causing dry heaving, constipation, and vomit containing hair. You should feed your cat hair removal gel to help it expel the hair from its body.

Secondly, dry heaving may occur when a cat accidentally eats a foreign object. Bring your cat to the vet for inspection and choose the best method to remove the object. If the object is too large, it may lead to choking. Always keep items like yarn balls and plastics away from your cat, and place foods like chocolate and onions out of reach to prevent poisoning.

Lastly, dry heaving may be a symptom of internal parasites. Common parasites include roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms. These parasites can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and malnutrition. Bring your cat to the vet for a fecal examination to identify the parasite and use targeted deworming medication. Regularly deworm your cat both internally and externally.