My cat keeps dry heaving and retching. Why isn't she throwing up?

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My cat has thrown up a couple of times (mostly unchewed food and liquid)...but there are times when she retches and dry heaves, but nothing comes up. What could cause this? Thanks. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9.3 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Bits could have an upset stomach because of something she ate, she could have a hair all, or if this has been more of a chronic problem she could have something like inflammatory bowel disease or pancreatitis. It’s also possible that Bits is actually coughing when you notice her retching and dry heaving. I’d recommend trying to get a video of the dry heaving and making an appointment to see your vet - they can help differentiate between unproductive vomiting and coughing.

My cat keeps dry heaving and retching. Why isn't she throwing up?

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