Cat retching without vomiting may be caused by improper diet, hair ball syndrome, parasitic infection and other reasons. First of all, bad eating habits will affect the normal digestion of food, and retching without vomiting is a normal phenomenon and generally does not require special treatment. If it is abnormal retching without vomiting and is accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, such as acid reflux, heartburn, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time to find out the cause and treat it.
1. Improper diet
If you eat too much or eat too fast, it will irritate the esophagus and gastrointestinal mucosa, causing retching. Usually, you should reduce your food intake and pay attention to eating less and more. Eat meals and avoid overeating, which can alleviate your own symptoms and generally does not require special treatment.
2. Hairball Disease
If a cat licks its own hair frequently, it will cause the hair to enter the stomach and cannot be directly absorbed or excreted by the body, accumulating in the gastrointestinal tract for a long time. Hair balls will form in the tract. If not treated in time, it may affect the normal digestion of food and cause retching. However, vomiting will not occur, and it can be improved by taking drugs to promote digestion under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Parasitic infection
It may be caused by eating raw meat or unclean food, which will lead to a large number of parasites in the intestines, such as roundworms, hookworms, etc., manifesting as anorexia , diarrhea, weight loss, dry skin, etc. As the number of parasites in the body gradually increases, it will affect the speed of gastrointestinal motility and cause frequent retching. It is necessary to take anti-parasitic drugs according to the doctor's advice. If the condition continues to worsen, it is recommended that the owner Send the cat to the hospital for treatment in time, otherwise it will easily aggravate the disease and affect recovery.
