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Why is my cat vomiting, constipated, licking rear, and moving slowly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 14 years and 9 months old | 15 lbs

my cat is being sick and seems unable to move his bowel, he is most uncomfortable and is licking his rear end. He is not walking normally, much slower than normal. He was ok when I left him this morning. He has been indoors all day

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 18th, 2017

It sounds as Rocky is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet the first chance you get, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

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