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My cat keeps throwing up and can't eat. What's wrong and what to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 18 lbs

Cat has vomited 8 times in the past 2 days. He has not been able to keep anything down, as soon as he eats is when he vomits. There was a hair ball in the first batch yesterday. I have tried a little chicken broth in hopes of helping with any dehydration. Is there anything else I could do?

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Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 8th, 2017

I am very sorry to hear that Oliver is experiencing these problems, I am sure it is very unsettling for you both. There are a number of potential causes of such clinical signs, including dietary indiscretion, pancreatitis, parasite infestation, infection, and ingestion of a toxin or poison. Because you have only noticed these signs over the course of a few days I would continue to monitor Oliver at home. Rest Oliver's gastrointestinal tract by holding back food for a few hours. Then you can continue with a bland and easily digested food of the boiled chicken breast, and provide plenty of fresh water. You can also try a dose of Pepcid a/c to help calm his gastritis. If Oliver does not improve by this evening, he does not pass any feces, has profuse vomiting or diarrhoea, you notice fresh blood, Oliver seems lethargic, in pain or depressed I would advise a trip to the veterinarian. I hope that answer was helpful and more importantly that Oliver feels better soon. Warmest regards to you both. please post any further questions you may have, we are here to help you!

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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    Published on September 29th, 2019

    Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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