I have a 4 year old cat (Harry) who was rescued from a hoarder. At the time he was underweight and his teeth were in bad condition and had to be removed. Now he is fat and happy but toothless. However, he will often retch after eating, generally just bringing up some fluid, although twice this week he has vomited up his entire meal. His activity levels are normal, his appetite is normal and he is using his litter tray normally. Subsequent meals have gone down and stayed down.
My best guess is that he eats too fast and is swallowing too much air, given he can't chew. I'm planning to switch him to 4 smaller meals a day, rather than 2 bigger ones in the hope this helps.
Has anyone else had a toothless cat do this? I really don't want to go through the drama (and bloodshed for me) of taking him to a vet if it isn't necessary.
My best guess is that he eats too fast and is swallowing too much air, given he can't chew. I'm planning to switch him to 4 smaller meals a day, rather than 2 bigger ones in the hope this helps.
Has anyone else had a toothless cat do this? I really don't want to go through the drama (and bloodshed for me) of taking him to a vet if it isn't necessary.