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My 7-year-old cat is lethargic, vomiting, and constipated. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

Have a 7 year old male cat. He has been lethargic for the past 2 days, then started vomiting white, foamy liquid, and showing signs of constipation, exhibiting stomach cramps What should we do? has still been drinking and eating some.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 15th, 2017

I would make it a point to take Rron to the vet right away. These are concerning symptoms indeed. If he is constipated or even obstipated (unable to defecate) then they will need to place a rectal enema (sometimes under a mild sedative) to evacuate out his colon.

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