Omletina Kyckling Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I'm at the end of my tether. Both of my cats are almost 7 and have always had a mixture of dry and wet food. They have cat biscuits put down throughout the day and each morning and evening they share a Felix Sensations or Gourmet Perle pouched food...... In the past they've gone through periods of bringing up their food, but I've always put it down to furballs. Just recently it's been much worse, with often both of them throwing up within an hour of eating their pouched food. I've made note of which pouches they've had, particularly when both have been sick and it always seems to be the fish ones.....could they have developed an intolerance to them? Have I cats who are allergic to fish? I'm fed up of clearing up piles of regurgitated food (sometimes with essence of mouse in it) and my beige carpets are now all shades of cat food, despite my best efforts. They refuse to be sick on the kitchen and bathroom floors, which are tiled, as they are cold to their paws (but would be easier from my point of view!!) Any advice gratefully received! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Our cat has been the same in the past, we kept changing the food (giving it several days for his tummy to settle to the change of food) until we found one that he wasnt sick with The food he is ok with is GoCat dry food, not the very best so occassionally we try to change to a better quality product, higher meat content etc.. but he gets sick again. The only other one he wasnt sick with was a veterinary diet with no meat in but that proved incredibly expensive So we stick with the GoCat - not very exciting but it doesnt make him ill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 thanks Tasha.....I'm thinking I may try to wean them off the pouches altogether and just feed them dried food. I always buy the good quality dried food (light version as Ludwig is rather rotund!) so they will get all they need..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 (light version as Ludwig is rather rotund!) Poor baby - he's just Big Boned!! I've heard of other cat owners experiencing this too. I know our local rescue centre swears by Royal Canin. Might be worth seeing if their are any Cat Forums that might be able to advise. Hope they will be okay again soon. Dawn xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I have this problem with one of mine - took her to the vet in the end and she said cats often sick up their food straightaway - it's a form of reflux The only food she now eats apart from dried is Whiskas Simply Fish which stays down mostly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 One of my cats has always been prone to sicking up after eating, and as you say, it's always on the rug or the sofa, never on a tiled surface! (Worst thing is when you don't spot it immediately and then find you've been sitting next to it, or walked through it ... ) I love cats, don't you! I swapped mine over to all dry food about 18 months ago, and there's been much less sick. I think part of the problem was just that Welly would eat too fast and then bring it back up. I buy Iams, and they seem to like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 One of my cats is often sick just after eating, the vet said it was because she was eating to fast and the food was just coming straight back up. She has Go cat dry as at least its easier to clean up than pouches and it slow down her eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 My older cat is often sick after her meals - the dog waits in anticipation every day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I love pets... But they can be so grim sometimes. Laughing but feeling sick too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 My older cat is often sick after her meals - the dog waits in anticipation every day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 ..........one of my boys was sick outside....it was sardine flavoured pouched food......it didn't go to waste though as the hens ate it before I could scoop it up....they'll be stalking the cats from now on (shouldn't it be the other way around?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 My kitties seem to have delicate tums and are ok on Royal Canin dry food, they will be sick occasionally but I think it's usually from what they've eaten outside as there is often bits of grass or insect in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 The vet stuff is more expensive but there is no waste. With dry food they need lotsa water otherwise their kidneys will rot which happened to OH's old cat. I buy two types - dental for ginger boy as hes a gummy devil and light for my rotund curvy tabby who has an hour glass figure. Glad I dispensed with carpet - such a fag having tom clean them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I find that Mr YoYo, when given the odd wet food treat, would eat it so quickly he would then bring it all back up again. Luckily we have laminate in the living room, so cleaning up wasn't such a hassle. We just give ours Iams, and they both love it. I much prefer dry to wet food as 1) you don't have that horrible smell of cat food and 2) their teeth are in excellent condition But they are fussy so and so's with regards to flavour. YoYo and Mr Oliver (when he was with us) couldn't stand chicken Iams but love the lamb one and will eat the fishy ones, whereas little Miss Gizzymomo (her name is getting longer everyday ) loves the chicken one! Go figure If it does continue though, despite changing their food, I would get them checked out at the vee ee tee's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Well, I've stopped the pouches to see what happens and had no vomiting at all. I agree with others that they just wolf down the pouched food like they've never seen food before and that's probably why they then bring it back up. So it's dry food for them for now.....they have a waterbowl but prefer to miaow in my ensuite so that I put the plug in the bath and run them a bit of water to drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Two things: first is that my cats tend to be sick when they need worming...I think the worms irritate the guts or something. I'm sure you worm them regularly, but just a thought. Second, I have been getting my cat food from zooplus.co.uk as they have a great range of specialist diets and better quality food than the supermarkets at really good prices. My cats are prone to scabby skin which I think is some kind of food allergy so they are now on no cereal, no beef and no pork diets, which seems to have sorted out the skin problem. If I had to buy the food from the vet it would have cost a fortune, the zooplus prices are more like the better quality supermarket foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hi, one of my cats is sick if he eats fish and sometimes when he eats my other cat's wet food. Luckily, he prefers dry food! So, it does sound like an allergy to fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I've only just seen this thread. I had problem with a cat bolting its pouches and then being sick - luckily on my nice tiled floor but even so its a real pain....especially if its well hidden in a corner and its only when the delightful aroma alerts you 24 hours later when you sit down to eat...particularly with visitors... Anyway, in my case I'm pretty certain it is down to him bolting his food so he got it all before his podgy sister - it only ever happened overnight, never during the day (they have tinned food then). So I started giving him/his sister a pouch each before bed instead of having to share one and it seems to have worked. After a week or so I went back to the usual feeding routine but put in a few extra mini-snacks for the boy during the day when she was out as he is quite lean and often hungry although he never eats much at a time; trouble is if I leave more food down she eats it all. I am going to worm him again (did it about 2 months ago so shouldn't really be that) I slightly suspect he may be developing an over-active thyroid/have an underlying problem which I will get checked out next time he is at the vet. Do you think there could be an underlying issue with your cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Sorry to hear about that Diane. One of mine is regularly sick, so I juggled their food around, they now have Go Cat dried food in the morning, then some of the dogs' raw minced meat mixed with whatever biccies are left at the end of the day. They both seem happy on this and it smells far less than tinned cat food. However, when I go away, my neighbour feeds them, and despite being vegetarian, he will only feed them tinned cat food (which is made - even the fish variety - of minced up ex-batts ) as opposed to minced raw, free range meat. I hate them having tinned food as their teeth get plaque-y and their breath smells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I've only just noticed this thread, you have my sympathy as my eldest cat is regularly sick (only ever have dried food). Hardly ever sick on the wooden floor but always manages to do it on the only bit of carpet in the house (the stairs & upstairs landing ). Funnily enough now she is on thyroid medication she isn't sick so often so that's a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 and why do they always insist on walking backwards while being sick?!! not to mention the loud yowling that has to go with it... on carpet, I have found the best solution is to let it dry out a bit, and then s"Ooops, word censored!"e the debris off with something like the flat back of a knife blade before attacking the residue. in terms of food - my 3 are all on dry permanently, and wont eat wet food if they are offered it. we use Royal Canin and James Wellbeloved by choice (or Iams if I run out - but they dont like it...) I find dry much easier and more convenient to feed - plus price per day is way better than wet foods - and there are dental benefits. The "dry food causes kidney problems" issue is no longer true (and in fact Royal Canin especially has developed dry foods which deliver just the opposite!!); just make sure there is always fresh water available. I'd never feed wet food alone, or go down the home-made route - too difficult to get the nutritional balance right. Royal Canin in particular does very specialised foods - eg, for long-haired cats which only live indoors they have a food which helps with hairballs and reduces poo smell, or older cats, or whatever. personally, I dont rate the supermarket brands. the best thing is pet shop or vet recommendation, based on YOUR cat and his or her individual lifestyle/age/health etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 We've been having a lot of cat vomiting problems recently , but due to the increase in rabbits and mice being consumed . Our cats just get dried Royal Canin food. Sometimes Oscar gets an upset tummy and completely dry food irritates it but the lady in the pet shop told me to add some water to his Royal Canin and give it a very quick zap in the microwave. It makes a bit of a gravy and sorts his tummy out, and then he goes back to dry food again. To make sure mine drink enough water to go along with the dried food, especially as one of my boys is getting on a bit, we bought them one of those cat drinking fountains. They love drinking from it, the movement, and the lack of chlorine in the water, it's nice to see them drinking in the house and not out of the pond . I hope your boys tummy problems are over soon xxxx. Being greeted by a fresh pile at the bottom of the stairs in the morning is never fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I hope your boys tummy problems are over soon xxxx. Being greeted by a fresh pile at the bottom of the stairs in the morning is never fun It's even less fun when you step in it while barefoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I've only just noticed this thread, you have my sympathy as my eldest cat is regularly sick (only ever have dried food). Hardly ever sick on the wooden floor but always manages to do it on the only bit of carpet in the house (the stairs & upstairs landing ). Funnily enough now she is on thyroid medication she isn't sick so often so that's a bonus. Thats what prompted me to post really, wondering if there was an underlying problem as we also had a cat who started being sick a lot and lost weight. He was diagnosed with overactive thyroid and once on his meds he stopped stuffing his face and then being sick so much. I've not heard of these cat drinking fountains, I must google them....although I have to say I'm not entirely sure my boy cat would be able to work out how to use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 standing in cat sick is the worst. along with those small piles of internal organs they leave behind after they've killed something... I'm going to look into those fountains as well - can anyone recommend one? otherwise I'll just google... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
