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Why is the cat retching and twitching?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Benjamin Miller
Cat retching and twitching are considered to be caused by overeating, indigestion, gastroenteritis, food poisoning and other reasons. This situation is related to bad eating habits and accidental eating. If the symptoms are severe, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for examination in time and receive symptomatic treatment based on the examination results.

1. Eating too much

If you don’t pay attention to the amount or speed of your cat’s food, it may cause gastrointestinal discomfort symptoms, such as retching, convulsions, etc. In daily life, owners should pay attention to the cat's food intake and control the cat's eating speed, which can effectively improve symptoms.

2. Indigestion

When cats eat some food that is not easy to digest, it may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to gastrointestinal dysfunction and symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, stomach cramps may occur. You can take stomach-strengthening and digestion drugs under the guidance of a doctor, which can help relieve symptoms to a certain extent.

3. Gastroenteritis

It may be that the cat has eaten raw meat or rotten food. There will be a large number of bacteria in these foods, which may irritate the gastrointestinal tract after eating. Inflammatory lesions occur, and symptoms such as convulsions, vomiting, and loss of appetite occur. When this happens, the owner should take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time and receive standardized and effective treatment with the help of a doctor.

4. Food Poisoning

If a cat eats unclean or toxin-containing food by mistake, it may cause food poisoning, causing diarrhea, dehydration, and vomiting. Foam and other situations. If this kind of situation occurs, you should take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in time. With the help of a doctor, vomiting treatment can relieve the symptoms and achieve the purpose of treatment. During this period, you should pay attention to the cat's balanced diet, which should be mainly light and easy to digest, such as vegetables, minced meat, etc., and avoid eating raw and cold irritating foods, such as ice cream, sashimi, etc., otherwise it will easily affect the body's recovery.