Why do cats vomit?

Sad and sick tabby cat

Vomiting is a symptom that worries all of us who live with cats a lot. It is really a very unpleasant experience to see our best friends have a hard time. But in order for us to help them, we have to know what is the reason that they have been forced to expel the food.

So let's see why do cats vomit and what we can do to prevent it from happening again.

Have eaten too much

It is one of the most common causes, especially if our cats are gluttonous (as is the case with one of mine 🙂). Just as it can happen to us after a food indulgence, the stomach has not done well and then in a while the body reacts causing nausea to the furry ones so that they vomit.

After having emptied the stomach, they will return to their normal life, so in principle we do not have to worry. Of course, from now on you have to try to give them only the amount of food they need; no more no less.

Have any food allergies

When poor quality food is given to them, that is, with cereals and by-products (beaks, skin, and other parts that no one would eat), what often happens is that the digestive system of cats cannot assimilate it and causes vomiting.

To avoid this, you have to give them a diet as natural as possible, such as the Barf, Summum Diet, or if we prefer, feed such as Applaws, Acana, Orijen, Taste of the Wild, among others.

They have changed their diet very quickly

Although there are cats that do not feel bad about more or less abrupt feeding changes, there are others that do. If that's the case with yours, It is highly recommended that you introduce more and more »new» food, and less and less of the »old» one., but always in no rush.

In general, the »calendar» to follow is:

  • First week: 75% food »old» + 25% food »new»
  • Second week: 50% food »old + 50% food» new »
  • Third week: 25% food »old» + 75% food »new»
  • From the fourth week: 100% new food

They have eaten something they shouldn't or are sick

These two possible causes are different from each other, but several of the symptoms are common between them. Whether cats eat something they shouldn't be eating (whether it's raw or poisoned) or they're sick, In addition to vomiting, they may have seizures, fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, among others..

If we suspect that they are not well, you have to take them to the vet as soon as possible.

Sad kitty

I hope it has been useful to you 🙂.


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  1.   Ch said

    We have a kitten that we picked up from the street as an adult and, although she has been with us for more than half a year, she continues to eat anxiously. If the plate is empty, you have to give him a few croquettes one by one so that he does not throw himself into the food and vomit; and with the prizes the same thing happens. I wonder if one day she will see herself as a house cat with food to spare and able to ask, like everyone else, for food if need be.

    1.    Monica sanchez said

      Hi ch.
      Cats that have been raised on the street have a hard time living in a house. In fact, you should only move them if they are in danger and / or if they are very affectionate animals that seek out humans.
      I do not know the story of your kitten, but I do deduce that you want the best for her and that is why you took her home. But sometimes that is not the best solution for cats.
      Be careful, I'm not telling you to leave it on the street. Simply that you will have to have much more patience than you would with a kitten.

      You can use Feliway, cat treats. And if you need more help, I recommend consulting a professional, like Laura Trillo Carmona for example, who is a feline therapist.

      A greeting.