I have a kitten, well a big kitten now, and she is 9 mos. I have been feeding her kitten food, b/c I was told you have to for one year. Is it okay to change her food to something with higher protein, if she is still considered a kitten?
Your kitten is technically an adult at eight months. Their need for extra protein and fat decreases at this time. I hope that you have had your cat spayed by now, so they do not contribute to the unwanted kittens that go on to have more kittens themselves and end up in shelters.
At this age, they can begin eating adult chow, which will help a spayed cat from getting fat. I also recommend 1/4 of a small can of wet food, morning and night. The extra moisture and protein in the canned food contributes to a better coat, and more moisture in their diet, as some cats do not drink enough water.
But none of this has to do with throwing up. The type of food would not be causing it.
Vomiting can be related to many things including cat flu, hairballs, eating too fast, and food allergies. A great deal depends on how often they throw up, and whether you notice any trends, such as right after they eat. Another important point is what are they throwing up? Sometimes hairballs are quite evident. Other times they look like a tube shape of food, but that's because of the hair, matting the food together. And at times they may only vomit a pale brownish liquid, which is typical of a cat with a hairball that cannot throw it up.
You really need to speak with your vet, and give them all the details. They can advise you on whether or not the vomiting is a cause for concern.
To avoid vomiting from hairballs, mix some hairball chow into their regular chow to add fiber to their diet. There are also hairball pastes that come in a tube, and which you can get from a pet store. Feed this a couple of times a week, so that when they groom themselves and swallow the hair, it will be able to pass through their bowels.
Still continue to give kitten food. In the long run, they do better with it because of their growth rate. I was surprised to find out that they grow for a full two years. I got Laxatone from the vet and that did wonders to eliminate the vomiting from hair balls.
I have five 6 month old kittens now. I have to now put the bowl up during the day and limit their grazing because one overeats. Don't want fat kittens.
Well I would stick witht he kitten food as directed. After for a higher protein diet, I would suggest wet food or maybe some tuna with it. Also some cats throw up from hairballs so you can get hair ball control. They can also throw up because they eat too much. Some peoples cats throw up if they eat a handfull of food!
My cat did the same thing and at the same age, he is now a year old. So I called my vet and she told me to get a hair ball paste to mix in with his food. I also switched to a hairball formula food. That helped immensely I have not had a problem since then. Any hair ball paste from a pet store or even wal mart will work. If that does not help, or if you are still not sure I would call your vet to be on the safe side.
All cats throw up sometimes. Usually there will be nothing seriously wrong with your cat. A meal eaten too fast, too much eaten (especially too much dry cat food), nervousness, excitement, hairballs, and stress are among the non-serious situations that can induce your cat to vomit.
Call Your Veterinarian . . .
If there is any sign of blood in the vomit.
As well as vomiting your cat also has diarrhea.
Your cat is vomiting for longer than a day or two, OR has many spates of throwing up in a very short space of time.
You suspect that your feline is vomiting due to sampling a poisonous plant or has ingested something poisonous.
As well as being sick, your cat is lethargic OR unsteady when standing, appears to be in pain, has difficulty breathing.
If you are in any doubt, consult your veterinarian.
maybe it's a hairball cats lick their self a lot . My kitty throw up too and he is 9 months too. They got to get rid of the hair some how right and you should change the food. Just don't feed it a lot maybe that's why your cat is throwing up.
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if your cat is throwing up make sure its not eating plants that you may have in the hous or outside
Your kitten is technically an adult at eight months. Their need for extra protein and fat decreases at this time. I hope that you have had your cat spayed by now, so they do not contribute to the unwanted kittens that go on to have more kittens themselves and end up in shelters.
At this age, they can begin eating adult chow, which will help a spayed cat from getting fat. I also recommend 1/4 of a small can of wet food, morning and night. The extra moisture and protein in the canned food contributes to a better coat, and more moisture in their diet, as some cats do not drink enough water.
But none of this has to do with throwing up. The type of food would not be causing it.
Vomiting can be related to many things including cat flu, hairballs, eating too fast, and food allergies. A great deal depends on how often they throw up, and whether you notice any trends, such as right after they eat. Another important point is what are they throwing up? Sometimes hairballs are quite evident. Other times they look like a tube shape of food, but that's because of the hair, matting the food together. And at times they may only vomit a pale brownish liquid, which is typical of a cat with a hairball that cannot throw it up.
You really need to speak with your vet, and give them all the details. They can advise you on whether or not the vomiting is a cause for concern.
To avoid vomiting from hairballs, mix some hairball chow into their regular chow to add fiber to their diet. There are also hairball pastes that come in a tube, and which you can get from a pet store. Feed this a couple of times a week, so that when they groom themselves and swallow the hair, it will be able to pass through their bowels.
Still continue to give kitten food. In the long run, they do better with it because of their growth rate. I was surprised to find out that they grow for a full two years. I got Laxatone from the vet and that did wonders to eliminate the vomiting from hair balls.
I have five 6 month old kittens now. I have to now put the bowl up during the day and limit their grazing because one overeats. Don't want fat kittens.
Well I would stick witht he kitten food as directed. After for a higher protein diet, I would suggest wet food or maybe some tuna with it. Also some cats throw up from hairballs so you can get hair ball control. They can also throw up because they eat too much. Some peoples cats throw up if they eat a handfull of food!
My cat did the same thing and at the same age, he is now a year old. So I called my vet and she told me to get a hair ball paste to mix in with his food. I also switched to a hairball formula food. That helped immensely I have not had a problem since then. Any hair ball paste from a pet store or even wal mart will work. If that does not help, or if you are still not sure I would call your vet to be on the safe side.
All cats throw up sometimes. Usually there will be nothing seriously wrong with your cat. A meal eaten too fast, too much eaten (especially too much dry cat food), nervousness, excitement, hairballs, and stress are among the non-serious situations that can induce your cat to vomit.
Call Your Veterinarian . . .
If there is any sign of blood in the vomit.
As well as vomiting your cat also has diarrhea.
Your cat is vomiting for longer than a day or two, OR has many spates of throwing up in a very short space of time.
You suspect that your feline is vomiting due to sampling a poisonous plant or has ingested something poisonous.
As well as being sick, your cat is lethargic OR unsteady when standing, appears to be in pain, has difficulty breathing.
If you are in any doubt, consult your veterinarian.
maybe it's a hairball cats lick their self a lot . My kitty throw up too and he is 9 months too. They got to get rid of the hair some how right and you should change the food. Just don't feed it a lot maybe that's why your cat is throwing up.
throwing up has nothing to do with you feeding her kitten or cat food.
how often is she throwing up?
its not normal, she needs to go to the vet... the sooner the better because kittens get dehydrated and can die from it very quickly.
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yes you can try purina one for sensitive systems this should help with the throwing up
aww poor kitteh... yah u shud try the other food or go ask ur vet.