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Why is my cat vomiting bile but still eating and playing normally?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Turkish Van | Female | spayed | 10 months and 16 days old | 7 lbs

My cat has been vomiting occasional, first her food and today only bile. She is eating and playing fine. No lethargy. She was in heat last week

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 17th, 2016

Poor Lila! This intermittent vomiting could be caused by an ulcer, gastritis, foreign body, heartworm disease, feline panleukopenia, or inner ear disease among many other causes. I would recommend taking Lila into the vet for an exam. The vet can do a physical exam, routine blood tests, a urinalysis, and any other tests that they deem necessary in order to diagnose what is causing her symptoms. Once a cause is found, the vet can institute an appropriate treatment.

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