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Why is my cat vomiting, not eating, straining, and has bloody poop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 lbs

Our cat is puking white foam not eating, and looks to have blood on it's rectum. He is not eating or drinking and is walking around the house trying to shit. With one small poop

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 19th, 2017

This is a medical emergency, and Lucky needs to see a vet immediately. He could be suffering from a foreign body, GI polyps, or GI tumors causing him to vomiting, not be able to poop, and not eat or drink. He needs veterinary treatment now. I would see if there is an ER vet clinic in your area. If there isn't, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Please take him into a vet immediately.

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