Ripley sounds identical to Tex. Identical. And, to make it stranger, Tex is about as short haired as you can get. He, too, always throws up in 3s. I know the 'pre vomit' sound, and have learned to move fast, and quietly. So, he is very used to me putting something underneath him.

Tex's 'condition' was a complete mystery to many, many vets, even a vet specialist. I think I had a better grasp of it then they did. I wrote in T&P's thread about HT...which Tex was finally dx'd with, that for what ever reason, the meds have calmed it down. Now, not always...tonight, he has thrown up 4 times? I mean, four different episodes. I moved into my house b/c it has hardwood floors. I no longer stress about it.

Tex seems to throw up less when he has food constantly in his tum-tum. For instance, if I don't fill the food bowl before I go to bed, and it is empty in the am, I can count on Tex to have a superbowl of vomiting as soon as he does eat something. Beef seems to make him worse. I have tried most prescription foods it seems...not worth the money, really. I do **kinda** like this one called Science Diet Low Residue Adult Intestional. I do buy that for him...I think it is 15 for a 8 pound bag? But, he eats all the cat food for the other guys, too.

I really can't tell you what is wrong with Ripley. But, I might suggest a thyroid test. Is Ripley thin? Please feel free to pm me if you have any other questions.

(Tex is throwing up RIGHT NOW )