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melizabeth - 08 Feb 2005 16:55 GMT

Hi all! I have been owned my my tortie on white cat for about 9 years. She
is ten now and just had her health exam a few weeks ago.

All is well with Ms. Willow, except since this summer she has been vomiting.
At first I thought it was hairballs, so I've been grooming and giving her
hairball meds. That didn't work. I started giving her some Royal Kanin
food that assists in keeping food down, that worked a little but she still
occassionally yaks. The vet at the exam mentioned giving her some wet food,
so that it would be easier for her digestive system to pass through. That
has actually made it worse. Of course it could be the food (IAMS). She is
at a healthy weight (10lbs) for her frame, acts the same, continues to groom
herself, is loving, still nips us when she wants to eat. There is no blood
or anything unusual that I can see.

Does anyone have any ideas? I;m worried :(

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M~Elizabeth
To thine own self be true

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Jeannie - 08 Feb 2005 17:30 GMT

I can not feed my kitties Iams it made them have the kitty trots. I feed
them all Science diet wet food and have had very good results with it. It
is possible that the food is not agreeing with her.
Purrs that you find something she can keep down.
P.s. Have you tried warming the can food just a bit?

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melizabeth - 08 Feb 2005 19:14 GMT

> I can not feed my kitties Iams it made them have the kitty trots. I feed
> them all Science diet wet food and have had very good results with it. It
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No I haven't tried warming it. I will try that in the AM. I will also look
for a different wet food brand. I think I can get Science diet near me.

Thank you!

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L. Kuller - 08 Feb 2005 19:51 GMT

We had a cat at the shelter I volunteer for that had similar problems a
switch to Serengetti brand cat food took care of it. This food is more
expensive but worth it if it helps. Not sure where you can find it in
your area.

>> I can not feed my kitties Iams it made them have the kitty trots. I feed
>> them all Science diet wet food and have had very good results with it. It
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> Thank you!

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melizabeth - 08 Feb 2005 20:50 GMT

> We had a cat at the shelter I volunteer for that had similar problems a
> switch to Serengetti brand cat food took care of it. This food is more
> expensive but worth it if it helps. Not sure where you can find it in
> your area.

I haven't heard of this brand, but will look it up. I don't care about the
expense of the food as long as it keeps my fur covered baby healthy.

Thank you! :)

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BarB - 09 Feb 2005 04:42 GMT

>All is well with Ms. Willow, except since this summer she has been vomiting.
>At first I thought it was hairballs, so I've been grooming and giving her
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>so that it would be easier for her digestive system to pass through. That
>has actually made it worse.

The fact that the wet food made it worse makes me wonder if she is
eating too fast or too much at once. I have one who will always heave
on wet food. You might try smaller amounts more often. That works
with Sami.

BarB

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melizabeth - 11 Feb 2005 16:25 GMT

> Hi all! I have been owned my my tortie on white cat for about 9 years. She
> is ten now and just had her health exam a few weeks ago.
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> M~Elizabeth
> To thine own self be true

I took all ideas to heart. I am unable to find Serengetti foods where I
live (currently in the UK). I then switched brands to Science Diet with no
luck...puking continued...even with smaller portions. So...I went back to
her Royal Kanin dry food which she was an occasional vomiter with and have
been feeding her small portions throughout the day. So far it has been 24
hours with no yakking.

I had been told at the pet food store that usually vets recommend *dry* food
for the occasional vomiter, rather than wet. Any input out there? Has
anyone else heard of that?

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