Cats vomit for several reasons like; hairballs, food sensitivity, and infections. Vomiting can be normal or severe depending on its root cause and the food and medications you give to your feline.
You know the Glurk sound your cat makes when it is about to vomit. You cats usually vomit because of the previously-mentioned reasons. However, if the vomiting does not stop, it might not be a case of an upset stomach or undigested food. You have to take your cat to the vet as soon as possible.
You will learn about some vet-recommended cat foods in case of vomiting in this blog.
Common Reasons for Your Cat’s Vomiting
Although cats can vomit for several reasons, here are some common ones you should know.
- Allergic reactions to their diet or human food,
- Eating too much or too fast in one go,
- Frequent changes in diet or feeding timings,
- Heatstroke,
- Hairballs,
- Dislocation of the stomach,
- Liver, Kidney disease,
- Neurological disorders, etc.
Consult your vet if you think your feline’s health is in danger.
Can You Also Take Care of Vomiting From Home?
The answer to this question can be a yes and a no too. You can take care of your cat at home if the vomiting is not frequent. For instance, vomiting once a day or every other day is usual.
You can give your cat plenty of fluids in any form. You can try minimizing the dry food in your cat’s diet. After that, you can try increasing moisture-rich food, juices, and water in your feline’s diet.
You can also try other home remedies for cat vomiting if it does not stop by adding fluids. However, you should visit a vet soon if nothing works for you. Talking to your vet before giving any medications to your cat is an ideal approach to stop the vomiting.
What do Vets Recommend?
Vets recommend several foods for cats that vomit. Unfortunately, many of them give suggestions based on their partnerships. I will tell you about the two most reliable cat foods I found after scrolling through several websites.
1) Smalls Fresh Raw Cat Food
It is the best food to give your cat if it is not feeling well or vomiting. The primary ingredient of this food is chicken. It is rich in protein and is available in three flavors. You can also pick from different textures like pulled, ground, or smooth. It does not contain artificial flavors or preservatives. You can also make delicious cat food recipes using this food that will surely cheer up your cat.
However, I read comments of several people unsatisfied with its order cancelation process. I read comments like frustrating, time-taking, irritating, etc., regarding the cancelation of an order.
2) Purina ONE Sensitive Skin & Stomach Dry Cat Food
It is one of the best cat foods that are easy on your pocket. It is dry food, so you do not want to overfeed it to your cat because vomiting reduces water in the body. You can continue giving fluids to your cat and add this food to its diet.
You can find several varieties of Purina One foods, but this one is for sensitive stomach and digestive health. You might have to avoid this food if your cat has an extra sensitive stomach.
This food contains artificial colors, gluten, and soy. These ingredients are gentle on the stomach(if taken in an ideal quantity), but cats with extra sensitive stomachs can not digest them easily.
This food does not contain chicken but still is high in protein. Antioxidants and fatty acids in it make this food an ideal choice for a cat having vomiting.
Conclusion
Home remedies are never a bad option to try to help your cat recover from vomiting. However, you can avoid using several remedies because they can hurt your cat’s stomach more.
Try using one or two home remedies; if nothing changes, visit the vet as soon as possible. These two foods are one of the best ones for vomiting. However, taking your vet’s advice before using them directly is always a preferable thing to do.