- Hairballs form in the stomach and can cause a cat's food to come back up after eating. You won't necessarily see hair in the vomit, but it could still be a cause. To eliminate this, purchase a tube of hairball prevention gel and feed it to your cat as directed on the bottle. After some time, the hairballs will stop forming and your cat will stop vomiting.
- Your cat may be eating too much or too fast. If you think she is eating too much, put less food in her bowl and feed her more frequently. If she is eating too quickly, limit the time she spends eating. If you have other cats, she may be eating too quickly because she feels that the other cats will get her food. You can keep her food separate from the other cats in a quiet place where she can feel more secure and eat at her leisure.
- If something changes in the household like the arrival of another pet or person, your cat may be stressed about it. This can upset her stomach and cause her to vomit. Try to find the source of her anxiety and find a solution to put her at ease. Give her her own space to go when she feels tense. Also, members of the household can give her extra one-on-one attention to make her feel less stressed.
- Your cat could be eating things around the house that are bad for her. Keep an eye on what she chows on, such as strings and small objects and try to keep her away from them. Keep all poisonous things from her reach, such as cleaners and certain plants. If you find your cat eating grass, she's probably trying to get rid of a hairball and will vomit afterward.
- Your cat could have a medical problem and if nothing else works, take her to the vet for tests. A vet will do blood work to see if there are any toxins. Parasites and viruses can also cause vomiting. Your vet will know what to look for and what to do if any of these is the cause.
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