Vomiting cat, new food?

[zarate]

Well I have recently switched cat foods from Iams weight control to Scient Diet light. I didn't switch him cold turkey, but over a weeks time I decreased his old food until it was all new food. He really really likes his new food I can see that. But yesterday he was throwing up everywhere, and you could tell it was his food he was throwing up. Could this be because of the new food? Way back when I had him on purina and he did the same thing, so I figured it was his food and switched him then to Iams. I hate to switch him again as he's 8 years old and I don't want to keep switching things in this poor cats life. We just moved a couple months ago, so I think he's had enough change for awhile, let alone the baby comin' in March. Any suggestions while I wait for the vet to call me back? Thanks for any info!
-Zarate

[sunset05]

It could possibly be the food or it could be something else.

Kitties can have trouble with changing from one food to another. When cats that I've owned have had trouble with changing food, I would just go back to their ond one.

Sounds like you did do it right by introducing it a little at a time and mixing it with their old food.

My one daughter has a cat that is allergic to dyes in the food whick make him sick, so she has to be careful to get food that don't contain dyes.

There could also be a medical reason for it.

The best thing would be to check with your Vet. He could check the problem and give you advice.

[Chessmind]

Hi. I agree it could be due to a lot of things. There is also a possibility that he may be eating his food too quickly and he ends up vomiting. If this is a possibility you can put a golf ball in his dish so he eats a bit slower.

[zarate]

I'll try the golf ball idea until Monday. The vet said it could be from the new food, but said maybe he is eating it too fast. Cuz I told him how much the cat likes the new food. He's been fine ever since, so I guess we won't know until monday (I'm taking him in to the vet)
I hate taking him there cuz it stresses him so bad. At home he's the most calm cat I've ever seen. He never ever hides, no matter who is here. I've been sick the past 2 days and he hasn't left my side. Yesterday I was in bed all day and so was Cynder (the cat) At one point he was even under the blanket with me, snuggled against my back. He's a very loyal cat.
I had an earlier post about him being over weight and I'm glad to say he's lost a little weight, to the point you can tell just by looking at him.
Thanks for the help!
-Zarate

[vene]

I hope all of you feel better soon! *Hugs* I know it's gross but what do the chunks look like? Pumpkin loves of wolf down her food and upchuck when she's very hungry or when her favorite foods are offered. She will also vomit more when stressed- new people in the house, etc. When healthy, the puke looks like whole foods. When she's sick with a bug, or furballs, the vomit looks like partially digested food.

Interesting Article from Dr. Foster & Smith but I don't like the fasting idea:

http://www.purinaone.com/catcare_cond_atoz_article.asp?Seed=635&ArticleNumber=22

http://www.vetinfo.com/catvomit.html

http://www.cah.com/dr_library/digestdistcats.html

[zarate]

Thanks for your help, and wishing us well vene! The piles of vomit I found on the tile in the bathroom looked like chunks of his food, just a little soggy. The piles I found on the carpet in the living room...were sorta mushed into the carpet so i couldn't really tell. The dog got to them before I did. I'll take a look at those sites too! Thanks.
-Zarate

[luna]