My cat dry heaves after eating but not throwing up. Is it serious?

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Hello, For the past two days within 30 minutes of eating. I noticed my cat has begun to dry heave as if she is going to throw up. However, both times, she doesn’t throw up. Usually she throws up when she eats too fast. I’m unsure if the dry heaving could have anything to do with hair balls or if it’s something more severe like a respitory issue. Im leaving to go out of town on Thursday and she is coming with me. I’m just concerned that I should take her to the event before we leave or what. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | 3 years and 9 months old | 9 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It could be related to her eating too fast. If her appetite is still good and there are no other abnormal symptoms (like diarrhea, lethargy, coughing, wheezing) then you could try spreading her food out on the floor or using a special bowl or treat toy to make her slow down when she eats. You can find hairball gels at the pet store that could help, but often cats with hairballs will wretch or vomit throughout the day, not just after eating. A vet exam is always a good idea for peace of mind!

My cat dry heaves after eating but not throwing up. Is it serious?

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