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rpannier

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6. Our vet says it has to do with the convulsions of vomiting

Reply to Tess49 (Reply #2)

Sun Jul 1, 2018, 01:49 AM

Jul 2018

Cats go to the carpet to steady themselves because the reaction is rather violent. It helps to keep them balanced and they are less likely to get injured (at least, that's what the cat is thinking)

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I don't know what my cat has had to deal with today, but apparently it's been rough.... [View all] steve2470 Jun 2018 OP

Couldn't find an expensive rug to puke on, had to leave the hairball on a bare floor. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 #1

Ha! I was recently explaining to my vet that my cat has an affinity for throwing up on Tess49 Jun 2018 #2

That's why... mbusby Jul 2018 #4

I've had a little practice with that. Works if you're quick and agile enough. Tess49 Jul 2018 #10

Our vet says it has to do with the convulsions of vomiting rpannier Jul 2018 #6

That actually makes sense. Better than she's just being a little witch! n/t Tess49 Jul 2018 #8

We have very old throw rugs. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2018 #12

My cat is thoughtful mythology Jun 2018 #3

she will pee in the bathtub. ashling Jul 2018 #5

Probably just needs a hug. n/t. airplaneman Jul 2018 #7

Are there tRump equivalents in Cat World? KY_EnviroGuy Jul 2018 #9

What a treasure! nt raccoon Jul 2018 #11