Cat Vomiting Somewhat Frequently?

Question

I have 3 cats that all eat the same type of food but my older male cat (he is about 9) throws up sometimes after eating. It is not very often but every now and then it happens. I changed the food a few times but it has still happened since the change. Is this something serious, could it be the food or could he just have a sensitive stomach? I know obviously I should take him to the vet but I just wanted to see what some of you have to say, if someone has had a similar experience.

Answer 1

I have had many cats over the years - some throw up all the time and some never throw up.  Some cats eat too fast, or they eat plants/grass, or they have hairballs.  If it is not a daily occurrence I would not worry about it.

Answer 2

hairballs maybe it could be both though u should bring him to the vet

Answer 3

My cat does the same thing. He vomits at least once a week some times twice a week. My vet told me that some cats are like that. But don't keep on changing the food that will just make it worse.

Answer 4

when a cat gets older, sometimes their stomach becomes more sensitve.

there are some foods out there for older cats

Science diet comes to mind.

also if he goes outside he might eat grass or plants on purpose, he might be doing this because he has some stomach problems

Answer 5

One (of my two) cats throws up when he eats too fast. . . .

Answer 6

My cat is 17 and would throw up once or twice a week.  But I had to take her to the vet when she threw up a few times overnight.  

You might want to take your cat to the vet to run some tests and rule out any problems.  The doc may put your kitty on some meds.

Answer 7

It's probably hairballs, but he might have a sensitive stomich too.  Science Diet has food you can feed him that will be good for him.  I advise you to take him to the vet to see if it is hairballs or a digestive problem, maybe even a sensitive stomich.

Answer 8

sadly it could be the food, it could be as simple as a 'sensitive stomach' or it could be something more invasive.  With out a good exam it is very hard to say.

My cat started vomiting and it turned out he was consitpated.. (no output, there couldn't be any input)

Answer 9

Hey all I want is everything, There can many varied reasons why a cat vomits, from a serious illness to eating something disagreeable. An occasional, isolated episode of vomiting is usually normal.

As a rule of thumb, if your cat vomits once or twice or infrequently and then goes on to eat normally, play normally, go to the toilet normally and shows no signs of ill health then there probably is no reason for concern.

If your cat has chronic vomiting. (Chronic means persistent and lasting. Continuing for a long time; lingering; habitual.) then medical advice should be sought. Always check with your vet if vomiting is severe or persistent. You should also take into consideration other factors. How is your cat's general health? Is he well? Is he lethargic? Does he have other symptoms for example diarrhoea or no appetite? Because vomiting in cats could signal a serious underlying disorder your vet will ask you many questions and may run tests in relation to the vomiting to determine the cause.

Below are some of the reasons why cats vomit. Some are temporary and minor and others indicate an underlying serious illness.

Hairballs may cause vomiting

One of the most common reasons for vomiting in cats is hairballs. Keep in mind that when a cat vomits all the contents of it's stomach are expelled including hair. Because you see hair in the vomit don't always assume that hairballs are the reason the cat is vomiting as there could be other causes.

More reading on Hairballs in Cats

Eating Problems

The cat eats too quickly or overeats.

A change in diet.

Food intolerance

Eating grass or plants

Eating food that has gone off

Eating rodents or lizards or other foreign material.

Answer 10

You should probably take your cat to the vet.  Mine was doing that and we found out she had hyperthyroidism, something that is typical in older cats.  Sadly, we had to put her to sleep today.