Arches are those involuntary and continuous gestures that you can make when you feel like you're going to vomit, but finally you don't. Well, it happens to cats in the same way, and for them it is just as uncomfortable as it is for us humans. This act is preceded by an uncontrollable feeling, in which cats feel that they are, in fact, vomiting.
Gagging, as unpleasant as it may seem, is more normal than we think and it happens to most cats. But despite the fact that they can be common and simply represent that your cat is trying to spit out a ball of hair, you have to pay attention to their frequency, because in some cases it could be a symptom of some disease.
There are many reasons cats gag. In this article on our site we will not only explore the causes, but also the symptoms, consequences and possible solutions to avoid, or at least help you reduce your cat's retching. Find out why your cat gags below:
Causes and Symptoms of gagging
Gagging is a behavior that occurs when a cat something is stuck in his throat It could be food that he didn't like or chewed properly, something you have swallowed in the street, or in a more dangerous case, some bone of a bird you have hunted. The most typical thing is that cats love to groom themselves by licking their fur, this results in balls of hair, inside their stomach, which they will then need to expel.
However, if the cat gags constantly, only spits up saliva and bile, finally never vomits and shows signs of pain, it may indicate that there is something stuck in the esophagus, stomach, presentsome intestinal problem or even kidney disease. Another cause may be that your cat is suffering from stress and retching is an expression of his psychological state. See if you've suddenly changed their environment, their diet, or even their daily routines.
Other symptoms may include nausea, loss of appetite, restlessness, harsh cough, lethargy, constant tiredness of the cat, disinterest in walks and games, and to a more serious degree, suffocation may occur.
Impact
As I mentioned earlier, most retching is relatively normal and nothing to worry about, however, some of the symptoms may be the manifestation of other conditions such as cough rough can be sign of asthma or some type of allergyIf you lick desperately and constantly (causing the hairball) in the same area of your body, you may have a rash, infection or wound.
If the retching persists during the day and your cat comes in from the street, it may be that he has been poisoned by something. If, on the other hand, they gag from time to time but for several days, it may be indicating that something is happening with your cat's digestive system. All these are cases that you should take into account and go to your trusted veterinarian
Solutions to reduce gagging
You will never be able to totally eliminate your cat's retching, as they are part of a physiological process, what you can do is reduce them. First, keep the feline relaxed in a pleasant environment, where it always has access to fresh waterYou can give him some m alt or cat grass, and include foods in his diet that are easy to swallow and digest. If he has digestive problems and to restore the capacity of his stomach you can give him milk, chicken broth or other light soups; These, in addition to being nutritious, will help the stomach to recover its natural strength.
Grooming and Brushing your cat constantly will help it not swallow the same amount of hair and in this way, it will swallow less hair, they won't form big balls and spitting them out will be easier. If you have a puppy, remove all small objects from its space, thus preventing it from suffocating on them.
