
Vomiting is a non-specific symptom that may signify that your pet has a health condition. It is not considered a disease or medical condition on its own. Some cats vomit to regurgitate a hairball that may have formed inside their stomach. Veterinarians categorize vomiting in cats as either acute or chronic vomiting. Acute vomiting is described as vomiting occurring or lasting less than seven (7) days and is often associated with conditions such as poison ingestion, infections, pancreatitis, kidney disease, liver failure, to name a few. Cats with acute vomiting appear ill-looking. On the other hand, chronic vomiting is linked to hyperthyroidism, cancer, food allergies, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A cat’s vomit reflex can also be triggered if the upper portion of the digestive tract is obstructed by a foreign object.
If your pet has been vomiting for days already, better to seek consultation with a vet Seminole, FL to treat any underlying health condition.