What causes cats to vomit?

There are many reasons why cats vomit, including common ones such as hairball disease, eating too quickly or greedily, gastrointestinal discomfort, food allergies, and infectious diseases like feline distemper. These are accompanied by symptoms such as sticky secretions from the mouth, nose, and eyes, loss of appetite, and lethargy. In addition, vomiting after switching foods may be due to the stimulation of the cat's stomach caused by the improper switching of foods.

Hairball disease is the most common cause of vomiting in cats, regardless of whether they have long or short hair. Even dogs and rabbits can have this problem. The typical symptoms of hairball disease are vomiting about 1 to 3 times a week, and the vomit consists of a hairball. Prevention methods include helping cats groom their hair to reduce shedding and prevent them from inhaling too much hair when cleaning themselves. Special cat food can also be used, as it helps cats vomit up hairballs or promotes gastrointestinal movement to expel hair.

Eating too quickly or too much can also cause cats to vomit due to indigestion. To avoid this, feed cats on a regular schedule and in moderation. If you have more than one cat, make them eat separately and prepare multiple feeders.

Gastrointestinal discomfort can also lead to vomiting, with symptoms such as vomiting several times a day for several days in a row. This may indicate gastroenteritis, parasites, or other gastrointestinal diseases. Typically, sick cats will vomit yellow or white liquid. In this case, cats need to be given antibiotics and deworming treatment.

Infectious diseases such as feline distemper can also cause cats to vomit, accompanied by sticky secretions from the mouth, nose, and eyes, loss of appetite, and lethargy. If your cat is suspected of having feline distemper, it is recommended to take it to the vet for inspection and treatment immediately.

Vomiting can also occur when cats switch foods incorrectly. In this case, gradually transition between two different types of food by slowly adding one to the other in proportion until it is completely replaced.