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The main causes of vomiting in cats have been named: what does food have to do with it – veterinarians explained
30.09.2024 17:27
Veterinarians believe that the main causes of vomiting in cats are related to feeding.
It is also necessary to remember the unique ability of the animal’s body to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract of accumulated hair.
But vomiting in cats is mainly caused by improper feeding, experts from Veterinary Medicine and Life report.
Reason one: dosage
Most cat owners measure out the amount of food by eye. Some fill the bowl to the brim in the hope that the pet knows the norm.
But pet food granules swell in the stomach and increase in size by about 7 times.
If the pet does not know the norm in food, then the body will find a way to find free space in the stomach.
Reason two: fast food
The faster a cat eats, the more air gets into its stomach, which then distends it from the inside.
These are the problems faced by cats that live in an apartment with another animal, which they perceive as a competitor.
Reason three: change of feed
It is not recommended to change food frequently.
Vomiting or diarrhea after changing the diet occurs because the pet's body refuses to digest the components of the new food, or the animal is intolerant to a specific type of protein.
Also, don't forget about animal diseases. Veterinarians remind that gastritis and kidney problems are often diagnosed in older cats.
