Cat constantly throws up - possible diagnosis: mobility disorder

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Hello, 

I have a 9 year old cat that has thrown up ever since he was a kitten. 

He doesn't eat to fast and he doesn't over eat.

Sometimes it's whole food, sometimes digested and sometimes bile.

He's had 3 blood tests in the last 6 years. First two the vet said the blood tests showed that he had an allergy to something. 

I recently went to a different vet. Blood tests came back fine, thyroid is normal, kidneys are normal. 

He's on hypoallergenic food but throws it up. Doesn't like treats. Any type of soft food he throws up immediately. 

The only food I've found that he can keep down is Royal Cannin Indoor life puppy food. He will occasionally get sick but for the most part is ok (I know it doesn't provide the right nutrients) 

The vet thinks it is a motality issue. Anyone have any similar issues? I'm at a loss of what to do. 
 

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What's the nature of the vomiting? Is it the cat retching and straining before she throws up or does it just sort of... come out without any effort (i.e. regurgitation)? Does the vomit appear right in front of the cat or does it fly in an arc? I understand that sometimes the food is partially digested and sometimes it's food in the original form. Is this correct? Does the vomit look like coffee grounds? These are different kinds of hints that might help your vet diagnose the problem.
 
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Thanks for your response there is retching but it doesn't seem like there is much effort. All of a sudden his stomach starts doing the motions. It does go in an arch. It does not look like coffee grinds.
 

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Thanks for your response there is retching but it doesn't seem like there is much effort. All of a sudden his stomach starts doing the motions. It does go in an arch. It does not look like coffee grinds.
If your cat vomits in an arch, it's likely to be pyloric stenosis, a narrowing of the valve between the stomach and small intestine. If your cat does have pyloric stenosis, this will require surgery, but I don't believe that it is a major surgery. Talk to your vet to see if this is what it could be and be sure to mention how your cat vomits in an arch. I'm not a vet, I just read far too many internet articles about cat health. Please report back and best wishes.
 

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Oh, and also to diagnose this your vet will probably be a barium test and then an endoscopy
 
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