My cat is throwing up nightly for a week. What could be wrong?

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Hi. My cat has been throwing up for almost a week, and I don't know what to do. I've tried changing his food, and shaving him, and that didn't work. He only throws up at night, and it's usually 2-4 times. Do you have any idea of what could be the problem? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Charlie. Vomiting has many causes in cats including intestinal worms, overgrooming leading to hair balls or problems with too much hair being ingested, anything that can affect the motility or functioning of the stomach and intestinal tract, inflammation, infection, dietary problems (including dietary indiscretion or eating things pets are not supposed to eat, food sensitivities/allergies), ingestion of foreign bodies or exposure to toxins, bacterial overgrowth in the gut, problems in the stomach, intestines, or even problems outside of the intestinal tract/stomach including pancreatitis, kidney/gallbladder/liver problems, metabolic disease (diabetes,etc), endocrine diseases (thyroid or other hormone problems), etc. I always tell clients that if signs persist, worsen, or other signs develop you should have your pet evaluated by your veterinarian. A thorough history and physical exam with resultant diagnostics such as fecal tests, blood tests, imaging studies such as x-rays/ultrasound can be done to try to determine what is going on. Once a diagnosis is made or suspected a sound treatment plan can be implemented. Good luck with Charlie

My cat is throwing up nightly for a week. What could be wrong?

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