Your Cat's Vomit and You

A cat will vomit for a range of reasons. We're going to look at what a cat achieves by vomiting.

Most commonly, your cat will naturally vomit up its own hairballs. You should generally be more concerned if this doesn't happen because it's a very natural part of her life. It will happen most often when the seasons change, particularly at the end of summer and winter which is when she will be molting.

It is also very normal for your cat to eat grass to assist her vomiting. If she does this regularly it's possible there could be an underlying problem, however in most circumstances it's perfectly normal.

It takes a lot of energy to digest food. If there is some sort of health problem with your cat it will try not to waste any of its valuable energy on digestion. A cat that is well fed has the ability to fast for several days without causing itself any harm. Keep in mind that in this situation you do not want to force your cat to eat.

Many times your cat will fast for a few days and bring its own health back into balance. Cats are very incredible in their ability to heal themselves if left alone. It's not uncommon for a cat to survive a poisonous snake bite if they are merely left alone to deal with it on their own.

If your cat's vomit is yellow it's possible she has some problems with its liver and you may want to consult a veterinarian.

Outdoor cats especially are exposed to many toxins as part of their environment and their diet. Like most animals when they ingest a toxin it will go straight to the liver where it can be processed and safely released through waste.

If your cat becomes overloaded with toxins it will start to vomit more regularly, this is usually referred to as purging. The cat is merely cleansing its body. This can also be accompanied by diarrhea. Take notice of what toxins may be in the cat's environment and what might have caused this problem.

There are, however, some common toxins that may be responsible, so we will review a few of these now.

First, preservatives as part of commercial pet food can often be to blame. Second, it may be any medications your cat is taking, a lot of which can help suppress a cats natural healing ability. Third, vaccinations can often contain a variety of toxins. Also there can be many toxins found in commercial flea and worm medications. Naturally, household cleaning products contain many unsafe chemicals and can be the cause as well. For outdoor cats, garden pesticides, fertilizers, chemicals etc. can easily cause a toxic overload in cats

The more you can do to help eliminate these poisons from your cat's life, you'll notice that not only does the vomiting of your cat stop but it will also be much healthier in general and will be more ready to deal with it's own health problems.

Because cats heal themselves so well, eliminating these toxins from their environment is a much better alternative to simply providing medications.