What are the reasons for a cat refusing to eat and vomiting?

A cat refusing to eat and vomiting may have the following situations:

Food spoilage or allergy

Pay attention to the cat's eating habits, the type and quantity of food eaten before vomiting, and investigate whether the cause is due to cat food or snacks. Changing cat food brands, food spoilage, and food containing allergic components can all cause vomiting and loss of appetite in cats. Owners need to adjust their cat's food and observe their appetite.

Hairball syndrome

When a cat licks in too much hair, it can cause hairball syndrome, leading to gastrointestinal discomfort and vomiting. Owners need to pay attention to the frequency and content of vomiting. If the cat repeatedly dry heaves and the vomit contains a lot of hair, regularly feeding the cat hair removal gel can effectively relieve the symptoms.

Environmental changes

If the cat has recently changed environments or gone outside, it may also experience vomiting due to stress. Owners should allow their cats to rest more, spend more time with them, and reduce stressors to alleviate the cat's emotions. With proper care, cats usually recover quickly.

Digestive problems

Digestive problems can also cause cats to lose appetite and vomit, with noticeable signs of mental depression. Owners can observe the cat's bowel movements and consult a veterinarian if there is diarrhea or bloody stools. Digestive inflammation and an imbalance of harmful bacteria in the intestines can cause discomfort in cats, leading to vomiting and loss of appetite. In this case, cats need to be given timely fluid replacement, and owners can feed their cats some glucose water.

Virus infection

Infection with viruses can also cause vomiting in cats, such as highly contagious feline distemper and feline infectious peritonitis. This is also a cause for concern for owners. Owners need to carefully observe whether the cat has diarrhea, how its mental state is, and whether it has a fever (normal body temperature is around 38 to 39 degrees Celsius). Owners are reminded that if their cats show symptoms such as these, they should seek professional veterinary assistance at a pet hospital instead of self-medicating. After a diagnosis at the pet hospital, treatment can be carried out according to the doctor's plan.