My cat is vomiting, drinking & peeing a lot. Could it be diabetes?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 14 years and 10 months old | 7 lbs
My 5 year old cat (diagnosed with heart murmur) has been vomiting often as and having spells where she seems to be paralyzed. These spells last no longer than a minute each time, and she gets up and acts normally after. She has been drinking a lot more water, and using the litter box far more.often. could these be symptoms of diabetes?
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Published on July 21st, 2017
I would be concerned about either diabetes or hyperthyroidism in Fuu. The symptoms you described can be seen with both of these diseases that usually affect older cats. I would recommend taking Fuu in to your vet to have some blood work performed. This simple test can distinguish between these two diseases. If she has diabetes she will need insulin injections daily and hyperthyroidism can be easily treated with a daily medication as well. Good luck!
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Published on December 26th, 2017
There are many things that could cause the symptoms you describe. Kidney disease, diabetes, liver disease, and cancer among other causes. I would highly encourage you to have her evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Cats who don’t eat for several days can cause significant liver problems regardless of the reason they are not eating. Your veterinarian will likely recommend blood work and maybe an x-ray to help make a diagnosis. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.
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Published on May 25th, 2017
It sounds like Pudgy is developing chronic vomiting, there could be many reasons for that, for example pancretitis, IBD, Lymphoma, kidney failure and other conditions as well. you should take her to the vet in order to have a blood test done to start with, if the blood test comes back negative the next step will be x-ray or ultrasound.
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Published on May 17th, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Jewel. Yes, she should see her veterinarian regarding the vomiting. It is not normal. She could have a food sensitivity, pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease or a number of other causes. You veterinarian will get clues based on her physical exam and be able to guide you as fas as diagnostics and treatment options. I hope this information helps!
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