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Why is my older cat throwing up whole kibble right after eating?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 lbs

Older cat throwing up kibble after eating. They come out whole, she is eating vension natural balance lid and I give her small portions?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 4th, 2016

Poor Sweetie! In older cats, I would be concerned that the vomiting is caused by kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, a foreign body, or intestinal lymphoma. I would take her into the vet first thing in the morning. The vet can do a physical exam, routine blood tests, a urinalysis, x-rays, and possibly an ultrasound to determine what is causing her vomiting. Once the cause is found, the vet can recommend a possible treatment.

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