My 12 y/o cat Bela is having problems with occasional vomiting. I thought I had found a food that worked for him, Eagle Pack Multi Cat, but now he is having issues . Do any of you have any ideas on something else to try? We also have a 5 y/o cat Violet.
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Help with Best food Choice
Re: Help with Best food Choice
When was his last vet exam and bloodwork? There are numerous reasons for vomiting, from inappropriate food to stress to hidden health conditions (inflammation is just one rule-out). Vet visit first and foremost. He can then recommend an appropriate diet for your kitty's particular needs. Any cat over the age of 7 needs yearly bloodwork and urinalysis, please make sure you get bloodwork done for him this time, and a thyroid function test done.
..........Traci
Re: Help with Best food Choice
Thanks Traci
Bela had bloodwork at age 10. Everything fine. Not sure about the thyroid test but I will make sure we do that as well this time. I am also just wondering if there is a good food for sensitive tummies out there.
He eats a lot, and often and is VERY slim, not skinny. He has had hairball troubles all his life as well. When he was eating wet food, beef seemed to set the vomiting off.
Bela had bloodwork at age 10. Everything fine. Not sure about the thyroid test but I will make sure we do that as well this time. I am also just wondering if there is a good food for sensitive tummies out there.
He eats a lot, and often and is VERY slim, not skinny. He has had hairball troubles all his life as well. When he was eating wet food, beef seemed to set the vomiting off.
Re: Help with Best food Choice
Again, there are various reasons for vomiting, and only your vet can determine the cause with exam, bloodwork etc. As cats age, they are susceptible to numerous diseases, any number of them can involve vomiting. Inflammation for example (i.e, IBD) can cause vomiting, diarrhea/constipation and dietary problems, cats' dietary needs also change as they age or per a certain health condition. For example, a less-fat, less-protein formulated diet since older cats often cannot handle the fats in certain diets and may not be able to utilize certain proteins or other ingredients in the diet.
Food allergies or sensitivities are also a potential, with beef, fish or dairy as common culprits, but don't assume that just yet, your vet has to evaluate kitty's health, weight, consider age, lifestyle, environment and specific needs as they apply.
There are several diets available for sensitive stomachs or hairball control diets, very few commercial diets will address this, there are prescription diets available as well that are generally successful. But, again, your vet needs to evaluate kitty's health completely before recommending the best diet for his specific needs, pending bloodwork and ruling out underlying health issues.
Again, please get bloodwork done for him yearly, or twice a year as your vet recommends, include thyroid panel and urinalysis. Bloodwork each year is the best method of detecting hidden illness early on.
Food allergies or sensitivities are also a potential, with beef, fish or dairy as common culprits, but don't assume that just yet, your vet has to evaluate kitty's health, weight, consider age, lifestyle, environment and specific needs as they apply.
There are several diets available for sensitive stomachs or hairball control diets, very few commercial diets will address this, there are prescription diets available as well that are generally successful. But, again, your vet needs to evaluate kitty's health completely before recommending the best diet for his specific needs, pending bloodwork and ruling out underlying health issues.
Again, please get bloodwork done for him yearly, or twice a year as your vet recommends, include thyroid panel and urinalysis. Bloodwork each year is the best method of detecting hidden illness early on.
..........Traci
Re: Help with Best food Choice
Hi Jally,
Our cats have never tolerated wet food well. They have been on a prescription diet dry food for years now. I have also found that they don't tolerate the moist cat treats either. I always find vomit around the house if I've given them a treat. So now I only buy the crunchy cat treats.
I agree with Traci, it is time for a check up for your cat. As our cats age they do require regular check ups with the Vet.
Our cats have never tolerated wet food well. They have been on a prescription diet dry food for years now. I have also found that they don't tolerate the moist cat treats either. I always find vomit around the house if I've given them a treat. So now I only buy the crunchy cat treats.
I agree with Traci, it is time for a check up for your cat. As our cats age they do require regular check ups with the Vet.