Why is my cat stinky and throwing up a lot? Could it be hairballs?

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My cat has been very stinky for awhile. I've given him to baths but they have no affect. He grooms himself an average amount and seems clean but smells. He also vomits quite a bit at least once or twice every two weeks. It can be grass, his food but really mushy, or what I have in the picture. He hasn't lost any weight yet it looks like he throws up quite a bit of food at times. He still acts sweet and like nothing is bothering him but this has been going on for a while. His waste seems normal. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 2 months old | 9 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Cats vomit more often than other animals. Often it can be from eating too fast or they throw up balls of hair that accumulate in the stomach. The picture looks like a hair ball. As long as Socks is acting normally it is an annoyance but nothing to be concerned about. You can give cat laxative weekly as this will help prevent hair balls. The product you buy in the pet store is flavored so they usually like it. Also there is cat food formulated for hair ball prevention. As far as the odor I'd try to find where it's coming from. Dental problems, ear infections and other things can cause an odor. Ask your veterinarian to check if there is an abnormal odor next time you take him in for an exam. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Socks.

Why is my cat stinky and throwing up a lot? Could it be hairballs?

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