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My cat gurgles, coughs like a hairball, then vomits water. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 13 years and 1 month old

My cats stomach is gurgling and then he coughs like he's trying to get a hairball up and then it's just water based vomit

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Published on May 5th, 2017

Your cat Felix is nauseated and trying to vomit. If this has been going on for some time, or if he is very lethargic and not himself, he may be very seriously ill. I recommend a vet visit right away for blood work and X-rays of his belly to see what is making him sick, and if he needs emergency supportive care like surgery and IV fluids.

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