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How long after eating does it take for a cat's stomach to be empty? A medication my cat needs to take suggests that it be given on an empty stomach. My cats a grazer and I don`t want to starve him (he is fed every 4 to 5 hrs, and usually takes up to 1.5 hrs each meal to finish) as he`s lost a tremendous amount of weight. So, basically I`m trying to find out how long... show more A medication my cat needs to take suggests that it be given on an empty stomach. My cats a grazer and I don`t want to starve him (he is fed every 4 to 5 hrs, and usually takes up to 1.5 hrs each meal to finish) as he`s lost a tremendous amount of weight.
Normally it does take awhile for the stomach to empty after eating but is usually empty in about 12 hours if no other food has been consumed during that time. Improper emptying is often a condition called Gerd or acid reflux. Searching online offers a great many references, explanations and guides to the treatment of this condition.