Chewing at the air?

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Hi everyone,

My cat is a proper little glutton; he spends his whole life eating and sometimes far too quickly.

I’ve already taken him to the vet because he wasn't even taking the time to chew his dry food and would just throw it up whole.

So, I bought a slow-feeder bowl where he has to fish the kibble out of the "trap" to be able to eat it.

The vet also asked me if he ever chewed at the air (he does this from time to time) but she didn’t really pursue the matter any further...

I was so stressed that I didn't ask her where this chewing came from, as it didn't seem to worry her. 

Anyway, yesterday after having his wet food, he chewed at the air and looked like he was trying to scratch his mouth... It only lasted a brief moment and he's eating without any problems. Do you know what might be causing this? I’ve had a look and a feel and there doesn't seem to be anything there. 

Have any of you seen this with your cats? 

 

Thanks a lot

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    Thanks for all your replies, everyone. It’s true that my cat suffers from chronic allergies.

    I’ll be keeping a close eye on him!

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    Blue_Cat
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    Same here. What you're describing immediately suggests a dental problem. As for him scoffing his food, wet food mixed with water will be less likely to make him sick, and the water will help fill him up more. Stick to good quality wet food that's labelled as 'complete'.
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    ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Hi there,

    In cats, chewing at nothing can happen for a variety of reasons. It could be down to dental issues (affecting the gums or tongue), allergies, stress, or even problems with their neck. As you can see, there are quite a few possibilities. It isn't an emergency, but it would be worth mentioning it to your vet at your next appointment so they can check for any potential underlying causes.

     

    Best regards,

    Manon

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    That’s classic for a cat with dental issues. You should definitely mention it to the vet and ask them to have a proper look at his teeth; he might need a scale and polish or even an extraction.
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