whenever you have doubts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
A hairball situation<\/h3>\n
As you must surely have noticed, almost every cat likes to take care of its aspect, and they are constantly grooming themselves. The reason why cats do this is that they are trying to remove any trace of debris from their furs. And the fact is that, in the process of doing so, their hair forms a ball that many cats tend to swallow from time to time. Thus, swallowing hairballs is one of the most common and popular reasons that explain why cats gag at food.<\/strong> In this particular situation, cats gag to get rid of the hairballs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
In the mealtime<\/h3>\n
On several occasions, before and also after their mealtime, cats have a tendency to gag at food. <\/strong>It may happen that, before they start to eat, while they\u00a0 are eating or after they are eating, some unwanted item gets into their throats, and this is what triggers the gagging.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Scents in the area<\/h3>\n
What to us might seem like a delicious, wonderful and enjoyable aroma, for cats might probably not feel like the same. In this sense, even though certain foods might not be toxic for cats, it\u2019s possible that the scents, smells and aromas of them might cause them gagging.<\/strong> A way of knowing if your cat is gagging due to the smell of unpleasant foods is by looking at how it expresses this. If you see that your cat is making weird faces and inhaling air while making gagging noises, it\u2019s possible that the reason behind this is a smell that they definitely do not like.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Issues with their stomachs<\/h3>\n
Another possible reason which might explain why your cat is gagging at food is that it might be suffering from some stomach issues. <\/strong>This is why it can happen that indigestion, acid reflux or other troubles cause that your cat gags at food. If this is the case, be sure to stay alert to your cat and do not hesitate to bring it to the vet if you have any particular doubts or concerns. Also remember that a diet which works for one cat might not work for another. In this sense, the types of food that can cause your cat indigestion or reflux might not cause these types of issues on another cat.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Infections due to bacteria<\/h3>\n
It\u2019s important to know and to keep in mind that cats, as many other animals, are prompt to suffer from certain bacterial infections<\/strong>, especially from food that is not properly cooked and prepared. This is why a can of cat food that is not correctly processed or conserved can be a means of transmission of different types of bacteria, which can be risky for the health of your cat.<\/p>\nMoreover, the smell, sensation and consumption of a food like this can easily cause gagging to your cat. This may also be accompanied by nausea and vomit. Thus, an explanation behind why your cat is gagging at food may be because this food is not correctly conserved or prepared.<\/p>\n
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The texture of the food<\/h3>\n
It\u2019s possible that the cat food is in a good conservation and preparation state but, in spite of this, it still causes it to gag. One of the logical explanations behind this might possibly be that there\u2019s an issue with the texture of the food. <\/strong>Cat food can come in many different formats, flavors and textures, and each cat may have a particular preference for certain types of food over others.<\/p>\nThis is why the texture of the food is so important, and it explains why if you cat gags at food this might be because it really dislikes very much the texture of it. Gagging can thus help you understand and read your cat and, in this specific case, it can be a guide for you to know which types and brands of food your cat enjoys the best.<\/p>\n
To sum up, as you can see there are many different explanations behind the reasons why your cat is gagging at food. <\/strong>As we have mentioned here, it\u2019s very important to keep this in mind and to keep an eye on your cat to see if the gagging might be or might not be a reason for concern. Does your cat usually gag at food? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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