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My cat is vomiting bile, listless, and not eating. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 5 months old

Vomiting bile then solids. One further episode of vomiting. Cat listless and not eating

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Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 29th, 2017

Poor Wee One. From what you're describing, she needs to see a veterinarian. It's a little hard to tell, but in her picture she looks thin and like she may have muscle loss. I'm concerned about kidney disease, diabetes, IBD, endocrine disease such as hyperthroidism, and liver/gallbladder issues. Really in cats, most issues would cause the symptoms you're seeing. Wee one's vet will likely run blood work, take some x-rays, and possibly recommend and abdominal ultrasound. If your regular vet isn't able to see her today or tomorrow, I'd recommend taking her to an emergency clinic. Good luck to you and Wee one.

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