Causes of a Cat Vomiting Every Day

According to Cat World, an information site for cat owners, many conditions may cause a cat to vomit. Some of them require treatment, but some of them do not. Owners should take the cat to a veterinarian if the cat exhibits other symptoms such as weight loss, odd behavior or is acting lethargically. If the cat does not seem to be sick except for daily vomiting, it may not have a serious problem.

  1. Rapid Eating

    • Cats who eat too rapidly may vomit shortly after eating.

      One common cause of a cat vomiting every day is that it is eating too rapidly. Often cats that do not eat throughout the day will rush to their food and gobble it down. The cat may fear competition from other animals, be very hungry or have poor eating habits. If the cat is vomiting due to rapid eating, it will usually bring up its food shortly after eating. It will still look like cat food, generally in pieces that the cat appears not to have chewed. Owners offering the cat small amounts of food several times during the day can resolve this problem.

    Parasites

    • Intestinal worms, especially in kittens, may cause vomiting.

      Dr. Mike Richards writes on the Vetinfo website that daily vomiting can be the result of a heavy infestation of parasites such as roundworms or tapeworms. This is especially true for kittens, but can apply to any cat exposed to worms that has not had treatment for their removal. The worms cause digestive upset, irritation and inflammation, any of which can trigger vomiting. A veterinarian should conduct a fecal exam to recommend the right type of wormer, as different worms require different treatments to remove them.

    Hairballs

    • Cats can build up hairballs when they groom themselves.

      A cat with a hairball in its stomach or digestive tract may vomit frequently in an attempt to rid itself of the hairball. Our Happy Cat.com, a cat information website, points out that it is common for cats to vomit to try to rid themselves of foreign objects such as hairballs. The cat may eat grass to induce vomiting or it may vomit without any apparent reason. Special cat foods are available in most stores that help keep hairballs from lodging in the cat's digestive system. Owners can also purchase a hairball remedy that comes in a tube and they can feed to their cat, helping hairballs to pass through its system. Frequent brushing will help to minimize the amount of loose hair it swallows during grooming and prevent many hairballs from forming. If the vomiting continues, owner should take their cat to a veterinarian.