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What happens if a cat vomits after eating a canned cat?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Alexander Smith
Cats vomiting after eating canned food may be caused by canned food deterioration, indigestion, disease, etc. First of all, if the canned food the cat eats has deteriorated or expired, it will cause vomiting and other problems. It is recommended that the owner fasts the cat after checking the food and pays attention to its condition. Secondly, cats eating too fast or too much may also cause indigestion and vomiting. In this case, the owner can feed the pet probiotics and control the amount and speed of the food. Finally, if the cat still vomits frequently and is accompanied by other symptoms, it may be caused by gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, feline distemper virus infection and other diseases, and it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.

1. The canned food has gone bad

If the canned food given to the cat by the owner has gone bad or has expired, the cat may experience symptoms such as vomiting after eating it. Therefore, it is recommended that owners check whether there is a problem with the canned food for their cat. If there is a problem, do not continue to feed the cat, otherwise the vomiting will become more serious, and may even cause diarrhea and other digestive problems. Then fast the cat for half a day or a day, and pay attention to the cat's physical condition. If the cat still has symptoms such as vomiting for a long time, it needs to seek medical treatment in time.

2. Indigestion

If the cat eats too fast or too much when eating canned cats, the gastrointestinal tract will not be able to digest it and will cause vomiting. In this regard, the owner can fast for half a day and feed the cat some pet-specific probiotics to promote gastrointestinal motility. In addition, when feeding cats, owners need to feed small amounts multiple times. If the cat eats too fast, they can also use a slow-feeding basin to assist in feeding, and provide enough drinking water to prevent the cat from eating too much and causing indigestion. .

3. Causes of the disease

If the cat still vomits frequently after fasting, or is accompanied by symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, diarrhea, fever, etc., then it is necessary to consider food diseases Causes of vomiting. For example, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, feline distemper virus infection, etc. may cause cats to vomit. If these conditions persist, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid worsening of the condition.