Adopted Petco kitten vomiting, won't eat. What's wrong with him?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male
I adopted a 2.5 Month old tabby kitten from Petco yesterday. He uses the litter, he drinks water, but would not eat. He threw up once yesterday, and tonight I bought him a small can of wet food so he would eat (nothing fishy) he threw up before he ate and after. Is it nerves? Should I take him back? He's also very vocal. I expected lots of meows though. He did eat though.
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Published on October 14th, 2017
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Offer small amounts of food and water every 4-6 hours during the day. If he continues to vomit I recommend having a Veterinarian examine him. You can also call and see what food he was eating at Petco. Causes of vomiting: food allergy or intolerance, vaccine reaction, intestinal parasites, viral or bacterial infections or a foreign body (ate something that is stuck). I hope this helps and I hope he has stopped vomiting! I wish you and Freddie the best!
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Published on July 19th, 2019
It could be that Snowball is having some minor tummy upset. Picking up his food and offering a little boiled chicken that is easy on the stomach may help. You can then offer his food again later. If he continues to refuse to eat for more than a day, or starts to show signs of illness such as vomiting or diarrhea, seeking veterinary care in person is best.
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Published on September 8th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Maanu is adorable! I would deworm him and change his food. The most common cause of chronic vomiting is a food allergy. I would aim to change the meat protein (not the grain) in his food. Be sure it is a high quality commercial kitten food. It may take a few brands to find one that causes less vomiting. If you have tried 2-3 then I would contact your Vet for a prescription diet. Good luck!
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Published on October 29th, 2018
I would continue with the normal kitten food for a little longer. If the vomiting continues, Rascal should be examined by a vet. Common causes of vomiting in a kitten include intestinal parasites, GI blockage, gastroenteritis, and bacterial or viral infection. Food allergies are not very common in young cats.
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