Many cat owners nowadays sometimes find their cats vomiting. Often, owners do not understand why their cats vomit, which causes them a lot of worry. To know what it means when cats vomit, it is important to understand the causes of vomiting, so owners can think of ways to resolve the problem promptly. Now, let’s analyze together what it means when cats vomit.

Actually, vomiting in cats can be a physiological response. Generally, physiological vomiting in cats is a relatively normal reaction because a cat’s esophagus is not the same as ours. The distance between a cat’s esophagus and its throat is relatively short, so when a cat feels uncomfortable, it will vomit. This is an instinctive reaction. If the cat shows no other symptoms afterward, owners need not worry.

If a young kitten vomits, owners should pay close attention. A kitten’s body is not fully developed, and its gastrointestinal system is relatively weak. If owners feed kittens regular cat food directly, it can easily cause gastrointestinal problems leading to vomiting. Therefore, kittens are best fed softened cat food or some nutritious rice powder, which can greatly reduce vomiting. However, if an adult cat vomits, it is best not to feed the cat anything immediately and just offer a little water.

Another common reason is that when cats shed, they lick their fur and swallow it. Although they sometimes vomit it out, the hair can accumulate over time, causing vomiting. In severe cases, the cat should be taken to the hospital for surgery to remove the hair from the stomach. So owners should carefully groom their cats regularly to help remove loose hair, preventing vomiting caused by hair ingestion.