Why does my cat vomit after eating quickly and drool when purring?

It sounds like there are some subtle things that just aren't right, but nothing that is specifically wrong with Yoshi at home right now. It can be hard for me to say if it is something you should worry about since I can't examine him right now. The "whine" part could be caused by turbulence in the upper airway caused by a mass or polyp. The not eating parts of the wet food could be caused by nausea or oral pain. Occasional vomiting in cats is normal, but could also be caused by hairballs, food allergy, eating too fast, GI blockage, intestinal parasites, IBD, intestinal lymphoma, hyperthyroidism, systemic disease (liver, kidney, pancreas, diabetes), among others. It is probably a good idea to start saving up in case Yoshi's behavior become worse.

The area that I think you are concerned about is the lighter colored and thicker area on the bottom lip. That is a normal part of the bottom lip that is thicker than the surrounding area because it is where the upper canine tooth hits the lip. He should have a similar thickened area on the other side, but the coloration may be different. Cats with Orion's coloration can be varying pigment along their lips and gums, so some areas will be pink while others will be dark. That is not a reason for concern. At 7 months of age, Orion should have all his adult teeth. If you are noticing bad breath, it would be worth having your veterinarian examine his mouth to make sure he doesn't have any retained baby teeth that are causing a problem. Finally, it is very common that cats will drool when they purr, but most cats do it from kittens. If Orion has just started drooling when he purrs and has a change to his purr, it would be worth having your vet palpate his throat, lymph nodes and larynx to make sure everything feels normal. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I agree, it sounds like DJ is eating too fast when he first comes inside. You can try a cat feeding toy or slow-down bowl to get him to eat slower (see link below). After cats are 6-8 weeks old, they no longer need milk. Milk can actually cause GI upset, so I would discontinue the milk. Cat food and water is just fine. I would have DJ evaluated by a vet for ear mites, ear infection, allergies, ringworm, fleas, or bacterial infection that could be causing his head shaking and hair loss.

George's intermittent vomiting can be a frustrating problem to diagnose and manage. While eating quickly can cause vomiting, other possible causes of this waxing and waning frequency of vomiting could be related to inflammatory bowel disease or chronic pancreatitis. These conditions can both require fairly extensive diagnostic testing to get a definitive answer, including blood tests, abdominal ultrasound and intestinal biopsies. At this point, you can certainly try to slow down George's eating pace, but you can also consider trying a diet change, as this can help both of the issues I mentioned. If you decide to change his diet, I recommend using a novel protein diet (one protein source/one carbohydrate source), such as Dick van Patten's Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diets or prescription based formulas. Choose a flavor of food that he has never been exposed to (i.e. venison, rabbit, etc.) and gradually mix his old and new foods slowly over 5-7 days. Avoid feeding any treats or table food while feeding this diet to eliminate any exposure to other foods. It can take 6-8 weeks to determine if a diet change is successful, so don't give up after a few weeks if you haven't noticed a change. If George continues vomiting intermittently on a new diet that he is eating slowly, I would consider taking him back to the vet to discuss further diagnostic testing. I hope that all goes well!

It depends on how soon after eating your cat vomits. If food is consumed and then almost immediately regurgitated (still looks whole, not digested), then s/he may be eating too fast. If it is several hours later and the food is partially digested, s/he may have a food allergy or intolerance, a gastrointestinal disorder, or some other underlying medical condition. For cats that gobble their food, it helps to feed more frequent, smaller meals throughout the day. Or you can put a couple balls or small blocks (too large to be swallowed) in the bowl so your cat has to eat around the obstacles. This will slow down his/her eating.

Some cats can become so relaxed when they are happy and purring that their mouth relaxes and it leads them to drool. I had a cat who did this whenever she was relaxed and happy. She would also leave a huge wet spot on your lap! It is common that some cats drool when they are happy and it is normal. I would not worry about it if it only happens when Penny purrs :-)

Eating too fast is not a common reason for vomiting in cats, despite the fact that you can find this misleading information over the internet too often. chronic vomiting in cats is almost always a sign of a medical problem, the most common conditions causing this are pancreatitis, IBD and lymphoma. another common condition is kidney failure but it is not common at this age. i would recommend taking Arlo to the vet in order to get it checked and treated ASAP.