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My cat keeps throwing up after eating, even with new food. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

My cat eats and then throws up I quit givong her dried food only soft with gravy. But nothing helps.

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 29th, 2017

Poor Gracie! It's really difficult to give you specific advice without knowing a lot more details, such as her age, what her toilet habits are like, her general condition etc... However, if she has been vomiting or regurgitating food consistently for over a week it's definitely time to take her to the vet for an examination. It could be something to do with her digestive tract itself or there could be an issue in another organ which is upsetting the stomach. Take her to the vet and they can give her a thorough examination, establish if she has an infection, or a physical issue, and if need be they can run tests. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 23rd, 2019

    Poor girl. There can be several reasons for her vomiting and picky eating, such as: severe dental disease (makes it painful to eat), underlying kidney disease or even a liver disorder, just to name a few. I would highly recommend starting with a thorough physical exam by your veterinarian, as well as blood testing and a urinalysis. This will give us much needed information to help piece together what the underlying problem is for Meme, so that we know how best to help her. So its best to schedule an appt for her asap. I do hope that your fur baby Meme is able to settle her vomiting and picky eating habits soon! Best wishes and take care.

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