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Cat Retching
There are several reasons why a cat keeps retching. For example, when a cat eats, it may ingest its own hair, which sticks to the cat's throat wall, causing discomfort and constant retching. Or, the cat may have a respiratory disease, such as bronchitis, which can also lead to persistent retching. Other possible causes include digestive system diseases. Cat owners can record videos of their cats retching and take them to the vet promptly for diagnosis and treatment.
What to Do if a Cat Coughs and Retches
Cats coughing and retching may have the following reasons: First, the cat's usual diet contains too little moisture, causing dehydration and resulting in coughing and retching. In this case, the owner should adjust the cat's diet and encourage it to drink more water. Second, cats with gastrointestinal diseases or hairballs inside their bodies may exhibit coughing and retching symptoms. Owners should take their cats to the vet for examination and treatment.
What to Feed a Cat with Feline Distemper
It is not advisable to feed a cat who is retching. Cats with vomiting symptoms should be fasting for eight hours without abnormalities before resuming eating. There are many causes of retching in cats, such as infectious diseases, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, and renal failure. Once a cat shows symptoms of retching, it is recommended to take it to the vet to determine the cause.
What to Do if a Cat Constantly Retches
Treat the condition accordingly. Overfeeding: If the cat has eaten too much food, it should be deprived of water and food for half a day, then fed in limited amounts. The food portion should be halved, and meat products should not be fed. Increase water intake or feed the cat yogurt to aid digestion. Hairball syndrome: Retching is a common symptom of hairball syndrome in cats. Cats can be given hair removal gel, combined with catnip and hair-reducing cat food for better results. During this time, caregivers should brush the cat's hair daily and clean up any hair debris around the house to prevent the cat from accidentally ingesting it and exacerbating the hairball syndrome. Gastroenteritis: Dog food and probiotics can be mixed and given to the cat long-term, with the dosage adjusted according to the cat's weight.