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[bluesilverkdg]

The other day, General threw up in their food bowl. I wasn't sure whether to praise him for being efficient and helping me with cleanup, or fuss at him, because I had to dump the entire thing out. He used to upchuck his dinner all the time, but thankfully that has been cut down considerably. I've been feeding them Iams Digestive Health cat food for a while, and it's seemingly helped a good bit. Still, I'd kinda prefer it if maybe he threw up his food, oh...never? The girls don't. Well, hardly ever. I don't even remember the last time one of them yorked up their dinner. But General gobbles his food as if every meal is his last on this earth. I don't know why he feels the need to do this. I keep food out for them in two different bowls at all times. So it's not like he has one feeding time, and has to hoarde his food to keep the girls from getting it all. It's there constantly. They can nibble and snack whenever they want. But apparently he is just a piggy and can't seem to get this through his head. You know how men are.

I've taken him to the vet and they can't find any medical reason why he throws up so much. And I've gotta say, the frequency HAS decreased from almost every day to maybe once a week or so. Still, like I said, I'd kinda prefer that it decreased even more.

Do any of you have issues with food gobblers? And do they throw up after doing this? (I'm talking more of the feline variety, not human, because I know some of you have family members who inhale their dinner, too.) If so, what have you done for it? I'd be willing to try a different food, or any sort of natural remedy, what have you. I just want to save my flooring from the Vomit Of Doom. Plus, I can't tell you how appetizing it is to be sitting at the table eating MY dinner and hear that familiar "urk...urk...urk...bluuurrrrrp" in the background. Yum.



I've gotta say though, at least he is hitting the litterbox now, so maybe some progress has been made. I don't know that I ever want another male animal. Boys are just trouble.

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[bluesilverkdg.livejournal.com]

Yes, I've heard the Iams tales. :-/ Thing is, I've got several bags and that stuff is expensive, so I don't really want to not use it, y'know? But I think when they get through this, I'll try Nutro and see how that works.

I've never seen Chicken Soup for the Cat Lovers Soul. Is it sold in natural pet stores, or widely available? In fact, I've never even heard of it!

General is generally (haha) healthy as can be. He's very active, playful, kittenish and otherwise a very healthy, happy boy. He just has issues with the food. I've watched him eat. He will chew so fast that food falls out of his mouth half eaten, because he's gobbling more. And like I said, I don't know why he feels the need to do this. It's ALWAYS THERE. The cat has not been truly hungry in the ten years that I've had him. He was an alley cat though, and I literally adopted him from the streets. Well, actually he just walked into my house one day and said "hey, feed me. This is a nice place...I think I want to live here." So maybe he remembers his tomcatting days, when he had to scrounge for food, and is afraid if he doesn't eat quickly, it'll be gone. :-/ I hope that one day he'll realize he won't ever be hungry again.

[theldara.livejournal.com]

The Chicken Soup food I saw carried at the Natural Pet Foods store that's just across from Chick-Filet (or however you spell it!) on State of Franklin. They also carry some other awesome brands. I just can't afford them for 5 ;) Nutro is our happy compromise, though I'd love to be able to afford putting them all on something like Evo!