Dear friend,
I am sorry your boy is troubled with this.It may be related to his diet
http://www.cathealth.com/vomit.htm
Cats dont get "bugs" but they do get infections. I would suspect an abscessed tooth, an infection or a GI upset or acid reflux. Even though he may not appear underhdrated, he still can be a bit,and that causes vomiting/hacking.
Feel all over his body and see if he reacts to any painful spots.
Make sure he is able to urinate. He should be seen straight away if he can't!!
Cats that eat dry can have bouts of dehyration.Indigestion is caused by inadequate chewing. Vomiting is very common. When acid reflux builds up in the stomach, they begin to vomit. Even if they have always eaten this,, they often become intolerant to corn and gluten which are used as filers in most supermarket cat foods.Vets push science diet because they sell it but it is not a great food as it too contains corn and gluten.
Lack of fluid in the bowel also leads to vomiting, Ingested hair can also be a factor.Anorexia for any extended time leads to liver damage and causes nausea and vomiting as well.
I would add some canned food for him
Serve the two foods separately - do not mix them - add a half pepsid (Fatimide)a/c tablet, crushed up into the wet food one time a day.
Put hairball remedy or even plain vaseline on his paw for him to lick off as well.
If his tummy needs a rest, feed baby food with no onion or garlic for a few days.
If he wont eat, and your cat is not diabetic begin by giving him two droppers (cc size) of unflavored pedialyte (lectade in the UK) every ten minutes for an hour. Next water down(plain water) canned cat food or baby food chicken or turkey with no onion or garlic and give only one dropper every ten minutes for another hour. Wait two hours and repeat both. When he feels hydrated he will lick up the gruel on his own.
Give him droppers of unflavored pedialyte a few times a day to make sure he stays hydrated.
Please let me know how he is doing. I will always be here for you.
I hope he feels better very soon.
Sincerest best wishes,
Terri
Feline Healthcare Expert
Expert in feline health and behavior. 20 years experience with cats.