Cat Health & Safety

Cats vomit. It’s pretty normal, right? Well, vomiting isn’t really as normal for cats as many people think; nor is it typically the result of eating too fast. Hairball vomiting is covered in Tip #56, but what about when it’s not hairballs? If your cat is routinely bringing up their food more than two times per month, that’s excessive and abnormal. Even a cat that vomits that “infrequently” likely has a dietary, intestinal, pancreatic, kidney, hormonal, or other health problem. What’s more, not all vomiting is actually vomiting. Sometimes it’s regurgitating, which is a whole other can of worms (speaking of vomiting). Either way, if your cat is experiencing “deja food” more than twice a month, don’t ignore this important warning sign. Work with your vet to figure out the cause and get your cat feeling better.