Is my cat vomiting yellow fluid with black fur a hairball issue?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 10 months old
My cat has been vomiting yellow fluids with black pieces (i think it’s her fur). What does this mean? And is it normal?
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Published on November 1st, 2017
Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. With what you are describing I would be concerned about a hairball causing a foreign body obstruction. There may also be a systemic cause or infection. I would recommend having a veterinarian take a look at her and run some tests such as bloodwork and abdominal x-rays. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
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Published on November 4th, 2017
Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Once in a while vomit may not be concerning, but if you have noticed she is vomiting more frequently, then I would have Corner examined by your veterinarian soon. Vomiting in cats can have a variety of medical causes: hairball, dietary indiscretion, organ dysfunction such as liver or kidney disease, inflammatory bowl disease, food allergies, and more. While I wouldn't get too worried, I would recommend she see her veterinarian soon for a check up to help rule out some of the causes above. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
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