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Post by Bongo on Mar 22, 2013 23:52:10 GMT
Do you think cats ever puke deliberately? One of mine is terrible. Has anyone got over this problem by using 'sensitive' food? The vet reckons the cat is ok, but then he's not the one cleaning up after her practically ever day!
Should I put her on raw food?
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Post by Lozzy on Mar 23, 2013 0:01:28 GMT
My eldest Magick will, no amount of different types of food will stop her doing it, Kinda like OCD ! she will go out of her way to to do it, and also she eats grass and anything that is non ediable ( i think she has Pica )
i really dont mind cleaning up cat sick, no human sick is another story LOL,
Feeding a cat a raw food diet is a whole new topic, i personally dont feed mine raw, they are all on a high quality dry food, and get meat also.
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Post by tonib on Mar 23, 2013 0:40:55 GMT
Interesting question. Not something I've met, I can nearly always find a reason for our cats sick even if it could be classed as frequent (between them). It's mainly Penny who gets hairballs - we can see the fur in the last one.
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Post by judypops on Mar 23, 2013 12:59:43 GMT
My two like to gorge themselves given the chance.Morandi is not a vomiter really, he inhales food . Cleaning it up is gifted to me as "practice" for the future.
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Post by satori on Mar 23, 2013 16:37:24 GMT
Do you think cats ever puke deliberately? No, I don't think they do, unless they are ailing. None of my kittys vomit although one of them used to regurgitate food quite often and this was cured by feeding smaller portions and raising her feeding bowl by a couple of inches. Having eliminated, food regurgitation and furballs as a cause, I would assume a dietary intolerance and rotate through a single protein source elimination regime. If that didn't work I would be off to the vet to test for GI issues but as you have already done that, I'll guess the issue is in fact dietary. As to your question about raw feeding, please do be aware that the nutritional density of minced raw food can cause vomiting at first as can the introduction of a new food type for which she may not have developed the digestive ability (assuming she has not been on raw before). Using a Frankenpray model might be best if she is a guzzler because it will take her ages to get through the portions and the oral enzymes will help to pre-digest the food because of the extended chewing. In any case , if she has a food intolerance to a certain cooked ingredient, she may also have it to the same ingredient when raw so, if I were you, I would rotate the wet foods first to find out what it is.
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Post by gladys on Mar 23, 2013 23:37:03 GMT
Is your cat long or short haired? My youngest Bailey has very long hair and will puke up hair balls with lots of liquid too. :/ I have found that Arden grange adult kibble has reduced this considerable.
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Post by BorderTerrier on Mar 24, 2013 17:38:22 GMT
I'm no cat expert but raw feeding can have its own effects. If your changing just like that then it could make matters worse - don't rush into it because you don't want your cat feeling ill and sick - swapping to raw feeding has its own effects and it may take a while for your cat to settle to their new diet if that is what you choose to do.
I don't think cats puke deliberately - think about when you have been sick before - was it a nice feeling? I bet not! So I don't.think cats would puke deliberately and go through that discomfort on purpose.
I'd be surprised if they did, but like I said, I'm no cat expert.
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Post by heartpawprints on Apr 17, 2013 19:59:35 GMT
I had this with 2 of my cats. If you've had illness rules out then it does seem like it's a dietary thing. Georgia would puke at least once a week sometimes but since I've got her on to Almo Nature (as recommended by others on the old forum) she has been absolutely fine, touch wood. Her coat has become soft and glossy too which is a bonus. I can't comment on a raw food diet. I am a little dubious of it personally.
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Post by cazypops on Apr 28, 2013 20:35:50 GMT
I have a very sickly cat Flirty. He has a very thick coat so when he's malting it always gets worse. He's an outdoor cat so I know he has mice when he can. I think I keep Vanish cleaner in business. Plus when the younger cat Bandit decides to eat grass It's double the trouble. As for changing to raw I only do it cautiously. Flirty. Bandit.
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Post by nannycat on May 3, 2013 12:34:15 GMT
hi Bongo. sorry to hear she is having issues with feeding and being sick. I think specialised/sensitive foods is where you should start and getting back to less is more on the ingredients side - it could be something so simple in the sachet food which is upsetting her. Sometimes it could be the grain they put in they can have allergies like humans. one of mine is on a sensitive diet high in all the necessary requirements but minus the grain and some are minus the fats. i would buy one of the smaller packets of the sensitive foods (dry at first) and see how you get on. they do have all the necessary requirements for the cat for a full meal so she wont be missing out on anything. good luck and i hope she feels better.
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Post by SarahHound on May 3, 2013 12:40:42 GMT
I don't think they do it on purpose, but they certainly choose the worst place to do it!!!
Mine either do it on the bed, or, under the bed right in the middle where its hardest to get at. Only thing I hate about cats is this, really really hate it.
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Post by gladys on May 3, 2013 15:10:23 GMT
One of my girls will always throw up on the cleanest throw that I have only just put on the sofa. Never the one I had planned to wash the next day?!?
Is the cat still having issues??
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Post by ceejay67 on May 18, 2013 18:04:47 GMT
I have ragdoll cats with long hair and I found putting them on a raw food diet has definitely stopped puking and hair balls but I use a supplement feeding oil and gut liquid along with the raw meat and I definitely think that helps. For me I use cdVet gut flora and fit barf feeding oil along with the raw meat and I find it fab for my two but I'm sure there are others on the market ( worth researching for yourself) but I found these products affordable and good quality. Hope this helps.
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Post by ownedby3cats on May 19, 2013 7:36:11 GMT
Bonnie is the one that is sick most often but even then its more likely to be due to furballs. Don't mine cleaning it up shes usually pretty good and will do it somewhere that's easy to clean like a windowsill or the kitchen or hall floor. Do find though if Bonnie has a furball Freddie will haveone within 24 hours and vice versa!!!! Anyone else have cats who have furballs in sync!!!! lol
Sandra
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Post by cazypops on May 19, 2013 8:56:39 GMT
When Flirts is sick its usually in the middle of the night or while we're out at work. when it happens while we're at home we have to be quick to clean it up coz if Jasper gets there first he'll eat it. ( FILTHY DOG! )
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