What to do if my cat throws up excessively after drinking water?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed
Hello, my cat threw up what seemed to look like food today at 6:00AM about 10 minutes ago she drank water (had not eaten) and about 5 minutes after she drank the water she threw up excessively. What can I do to help?
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Published on May 25th, 2017
So Cleo may have gotten into something that upset her tummy, or she may have eaten a string or something more serious. If she continues vomiting throughout the day, she needs to see a vet right away. If it just seems to be the vomiting this morning that goes away after a couple of hours and she is acting normally, she is likely fine.
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Published on July 28th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Vomiting and diarrhea can occur secondary to conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, dietary indiscretion, parasites, among other possibilities. I recommend that you have Alsa evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. At the very least they can start her on medications to make her feel better and check her hydration status. In the meantime, keep water available at all times to try to prevent dehydration. Good luck and have a good day!
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