Why does a cat vomit?

Answer by  monkeyz (3150)

Cats sometimes vomit just because they ate their food too quickly. They also will eat grass to induce vomiting when they are having trouble with hairballs. Sometimes they don't just throw up hairballs and vomit the contents of their stomach instead. Finally, your cat could have eaten something it shouldn't have.

Answer by  janeplowmanwindstreamnet (292)

A lot of cat foods have contents that can cause vomiting. I would get a cat food just for sensitive systems. Hairballs can cause vomiting also.

Answer by  Rincewind (239)

She still could be sick so be sure to visit your vet. But if she vomited a piece of hair with saliva, that's normal - cats spend a lot of time grooming themselves and they eat a lot of hair. Get your cat some cat grass (sold in every pet shop) and that should help.

Answer by  littleeak (5)

Often cats will eat their food far too quickly which results in them vomitting most of it back up. Eating grass will also make them vomit.

Answer by  aldona (18)

He/she may be eating to much to fast or if not that your cat must be eating plants or something

Answer by  Dreamlight (856)

There are several reasons for a cat to vomit. It becomes more common with age. They will also vomit if they have a hairball or upset stomach.