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My cat is throwing up clear liquid, not eating, and looks sad. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 5 lbs

My cat is vomiting with just her stomach liquid, doesn’t eat and look sad. What could have happened to her?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on November 30th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Freya! Causes of vomiting in young cats are: intestinal parasites, viral or bacterial infections, pancreatitis, toxin ingestion, foreign body ingestion (something is stuck and needs surgery to remove), she ate something gross that is upsetting her stomach or a food allergy or intolerance. If Freya has been vomiting for more than 2 day and has not been eating for 3 or more days she should see a Vet today. Cats should not go more than 3 days with out eating, they can become even more sick. Since it;s Friday it may be best to have her seen today. After the Vet examines her they may want to do blood work and take X-rays of her belly to try and fine out the cause of her vomiting. I would try to bring a stool sample with you so they can check for parasites. I hope this helps and I wish Freya a speedy recovery!

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