Question:
Tell the woman who wrote about her cat throwing up that my 10-year-old Siamese used to throw up daily but now has stopped.
My cat didn't chew his food thoroughly, and he ate too fast. I now add 1/2 cup of water and cover his food so he can't eat it for 20 minutes. It changes the dry food to wet mush; problem solved.
C.C., North Palm Beach, FL Nov 05, 2011
Answer:
There are many reasons cats vomit their food soon after eating. Some dry cat foods literally draw moisture from delicate mucous membranes, causing irritation to the lining of the stomach or esophagus that may trigger the vomiting reflex. Dry food that is especially high in cereal ingredients is a very unnatural diet for cats and causes various health problems detailed on my website, www.twobitdog.com/DrFox. These problems are compounded in cats who do not drink plenty of water and are allergic to corn.
Your practice of allowing the dry food to absorb moisture before the cat eats it is one I have long advocated. But to help keep teeth clean, offer your cat some scalded raw chicken wing tips or thin strips of raw beef or turkey gizzard to chew on.
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