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My cat is vomiting, won't eat, and won't move. Is this an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 6 months and 13 days old | 15 lbs

My cat has been vomiting an at first it was soils the. It turned to liquid an now he won't eat he's been meowing an just sits in one spot an won't move he normally a very loving an affiliate cat. What do I do?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 14th, 2016

Poor Clyde! If he isn't moving, that is serious, and I would take him into a vet right away. Normally with a GI illness, cats would still move around, but if he won't move, it makes me concerned that he may be suffering from pancreatitis, or may have a foreign body. I would take him into a vet now.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on June 18th, 2018

    Oh that's not good that Hugo is vomiting and isn't eating. She could be suffering from a foreign body, may have eaten something rotten, could have a GI illness, or could have pancreatitis. It's actually quite serious when a cat doesn't eat because if they don't eat going on 72 hours, they develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. Due to this, it's best that she sees a vet as soon as possible for an exam and treatment. I'd take her into the vet first thing in the morning. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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