We have two cats. One is a 6-8 year old rescued that's very large, although loving, and runs/hides from non-family. The other we got from a litter our relatives found. He was always there and followed us around, so we just had to have him. Anyway, he is more active than the other one, and chases him around. He is goofy, to sum him up in a word. He chewed on the frills of a pillow, and ripped all his little teeth out between his canines (on top). We feed him Iams Indoor weight and hairball care. He meows for food and water like he is dying (he isn't dying, I don't think), and gobbles it up only to throw it up 75% of the time a few minutes later. Of course, he begs for food again right after. It is rather annoying, and any help would be greatly appreciated.
Why does my cat meow very loudly for food, only to throw it up soon after?
Make sure he has fresh water daily. Is he on any hairball remedy? He could have a hairball even though it is just food that he is throwing up.
Reply:your cat may be sick and may need vet attention a s a p therefore it cant get much food down meaning it doesnt eat much wich could be serious that may be y it really wants food and water because it cant eat enough and keep it down for him to be full
Reply:Poor kitty! Have you taken him to the vet for this problem, or described the problem to your vet? I've had cats that will gorge themselves on food, and then be sick afterwards from eating too much. How's his weight? Is he losing weight dramatically? Maybe try putting down small amounts of food at a time, and see if that helps. Believe me, I know that keeping two cats happy with feeding time, while trying to monitor one closely in regards to food is NOT easy, but try. He may also have an intestinal bacteria or parasite. Talk to your vet.
Reply:He may be eating too quickly because he is allowed to get too hungry between feedings and then he overloads his system.
He may have experienced too much hunger in his past and now is inclined to binge eat. ( It has been proven in humans that those exposed to extended food deprivation are proned to binge eating later in life.)
He may have a stomache condition that needs medical attention. I'd call and ask the vet.
Reply:I have a couple of cats. Some cat foods are too rich in certain nutrients like protein for their bodies to handle. My one cat cannot eat the cheaper brand of food or moist cat food. Will turn and yack in no time! The other one just gorges herself to the point of yacking.
Try the "natural" type foods. All my cats do well on the new "Good Life" brand of foods. Put out small portions. If that doesn't help, try rice mixed with some tuna or chicken. Leave the water out of the way until after they have eaten, to give them time to get the food settled in their gut a bit.
Good Luck!
Nothing like a running yacking cat! Yuck!
Reply:He's pretty clearly telling you the reality of dry food - it's not good nutrition for a cat. A cat is a carnivore, and they can't digest cereal, even if it's meat flavored like dry cat food. Switch him to a quality meat canned (or raw) food with no gravy, and no added grains, fruits or vegetables. He will be able to feel full (cats don't feel full on dry food because there's not enough protein in it for a carnivore) and he won't throw up.
Reply:It depends how soon after eating also what it comes up looking like!
If the food has been digested, then it could be a low grade bug.
However in most cases it is just a case of re-gurgitating the food, or bolting the food, which just comes back quickly and often the cat re-eats it.
I doubt it is an illness as she probably would not be eating at all.
Try a light diet of fish %26amp; rice or boiled chicken etc.
Also another good thing is natural live yoghurt which should be given after staving the cat for 24 hrs (allow water only) then spoon the LIVE yoghurt in if necessary, this is good for gastic/tummy upsets/mild enteritis.
You could try slow him down by putting a few clean stones that cannot fit into his mouth into his foodbowl.
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