what does it mean when a cat throws up undigested food?
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Regurgitation is when cats throw up undigested food, often with little or no effort. This undigested food may be covered in mucus and shaped like a tube. Regurgitation is often brought on by coughing, difficulty breathing, oesophageal problems or foreign bodies. If your cat is vomiting foam, it's likely to be bile.
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Cats sometimes eat too much too fast. When the stomach wall expands too quickly, a signal is sent to the brain to cause regurgitation. ... “Cats that eat too quickly because they are gluttonous or stressed by food-bowl competition can regurgitate right after eating,” says Dr. Sara Stephens, a DVM from Montana.
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Loss of appetite in cats, also known as anorexia, can be a sign of a serious underlying disease. The list of potential causes for cats not eating is long and diverse and includes kidney disease, cat flu, diabetes, fever, hyperthyroidism and pancreatitis.
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Eating Too Fast Cats sometimes eat too much too fast. When the stomach wall expands too quickly, a signal is sent to the brain to cause regurgitation. ... When a cat regurgitates, she brings up fluid and food from her esophagus by opening her mouth — unlike vomiting, which involves gagging and retching.
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In some cases, cats with food allergies develop gastrointestinal signs, such as vomiting or diarrhea, in addition to their skin issues. These cats may develop itching around the rectum, which leads to scooting. Cats with food allergies may also have frequent bowel movements, or strain when they are defecating.
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The bile enters the duodenum (located just past the stomach) to further assist with digestion. When dogs vomit yellow liquid, it may simply be that the stomach is empty. Gastric acids irritate the stomach lining, causing the dog to vomit. This explains why some dogs will throw up when they are especially hungry.
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The first visible signs an owner might notice include generalized depression, loss of appetite, high fever, lethargy, vomiting, severe diarrhea, nasal discharge, and dehydration. Sick cats may sit for long periods of time in front of their water bowls but not drink much water.
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A common sign of acid reflux in dogs is the vomiting of bile or regurgitation of undigested food shortly after being consumed. Bile is the yellow substance that is seen in an empty stomach. It usually passes through the stomach and into the intestines but if a dog has acid reflux it may come out the mouth.
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There is no safe way to induce vomiting at home with cats. Hydrogen peroxide is often used to induce vomiting in dogs, but is never safe to give to cats. Cats are sensitive to hydrogen peroxide and can develop irritation and bleeding of their stomach, which has been fatal to some cats.
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Although cat vomiting might be due to eating a part of a houseplant or ingesting a piece of a toy, your cat can get an upset stomach from over grooming. This most often resurfaces as a hairball. Although a cat vomiting up a hairball every so often is normal, there are times when you may need to be concerned.
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Nausea and vomiting are also common. A person with gastroparesis may regurgitate or vomit undigested food many hours after their last meal. Weight loss can occur due to poor absorption of nutrients, or taking in too few calories.
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The inside of your cat's mouth could become lacerated by feathers, and plastic bags can cause suffocation, choking or intestinal blockage. Your cat's sharp claws can also easily destroy cheap toys that contain many small, sharp parts.
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The inside of your cat's mouth could become lacerated by feathers, and plastic bags can cause suffocation, choking or intestinal blockage.
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If this does not resolve the sickness and you are concerned about your cat vomiting repeatedly, call your vet or, out of hours, your nearest Vet Now emergency clinic or 24/7 hospital immediately. You should also contact your vet if: Your cat cannot keep water down. Has blood or unusual material in her vomit.
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Vomiting is the uncomfortable, involuntary, forceful throwing up of food. In infants, vomiting must be distinguished from spitting up. Infants often spit up small amounts while being fed or shortly afterward—typically while being burped.
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Causes of Black Vomit If your cat vomits and the color of the vomit is dark red or black, that typically indicates that there is blood in the vomit. If you notice bright red blood in your pet's vomit, that typically indicates some sort of internal bleeding that is happening outside of the stomach area.
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Many cases of dog vomiting result from gastric irritation due to eating inedible objects, spoiled or rich food (raiding the garbage, table scraps), or simply eating too much too fast. Dogs and puppies may also vomit due to motion sickness during car rides or from poisoning or swallowing dangerous objects.