My cat is vomiting dark brown bile. When should I worry and see a vet?

Poor Thor! Seven times in an hour is rather concerning. I would recommend having him seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible to be sure he hasn't eaten something that has or possibly could get stuck. If they don't find anything he could also benefit from some fluids and maybe something to control the vomiting if he continues to vomit. Hope this helps and Thor feels better soon.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Vomiting can be caused by many conditions primarily gastrointestinal in nature such gastroenteritis and gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion and obstruction or other conditions such as pancreatitis or kidney disease. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Likely diagnostics to be performed include abdominal imaging and general bloodwork. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day!

I am sorry matcha is not feeling well. I would recommend trying to find a veterinarian and take him in as soon as possible. Vomiting with blood can happen secondary to gastric upset , toxins and even foreign material. It is best he gets looked to determine the cause and provide proper treatment. In the mean time I would offer good and a bland diet to help calm his stomach. I hope that helps

If she stops eating or continues to vomit, there is cause for concern. Ideally, she should be physically examined by your veterinarian. Abdominal x-rays can be done to make sure no other foreign bodies remain in her stomach and that she isn't obstructed. If this is not possible, consider a short fast followed by a bland diet fed in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. If she still vomits after this, a veterinary visit is strongly recommended.

I'm sorry to hear that Hercules is not feeling well! I understand your concern for your little guy. You did the right thing by first withholding food after he vomited. However, the blood in his vomit is a bit more concerning. It could indicate irritation or ulcers in the esophagus or stomach, parasites, rat poison ingestion or blood clotting disorders. In young cats, one of the most common causes of recurrent vomiting is an intestinal or stomach foreign body obstruction. At this point, I recommend taking Hercules to his vet urgently for an exam and he may need abdominal x-rays and/or blood testing to get to the bottom of things. I hope that he feels better soon!

This is an emergency. Brown puke is a sign of possible bleeding in the stomach (the acid in the stomach makes blood turn brown). Your cat could have an ulcer, or an intoxication or another gastrointestinal problem. Please take Honey to a veterinarian today.

Vomiting this much isn't normal and it can be a sign of a medical issue. I'd have Oliver seen by a vet for this vomiting and recommend blood work, urinalysis, and possibly x-rays or an ultrasound. This can hopefully diagnose what is causing his vomiting so he can be treated. I hope this helps!

Yes the yellow part is likely to be bile (to be sure I would need a picture of it attach to the question), whereas brown liquid could be possibly digested blood. As a first approach, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I am sorry to hear Swirl isn't feeling well. With that much vomiting and diarrhea, I would be concerned for something serious going on internally. I recommend taking Swirl to a vet right away. The picture looks a lot more like diarrhea than vomit, but either way, it is not normal. The vet will perform an exam and probably recommend diagnostic testing. I would start with a stool sample to check for microscopic parasites. They may also need to check blood work and x-rays for metabolic problems or gastrointestinal obstructions. Once a diagnosis is made, they can start Swirl on a treatment to stop the vomiting and diarrhea and replenish the fluids he lost in the last few days. Good luck and kisses to Swirl!

Since it has been a couple days, I think it would be best if she was examined by your vet. She could have an infection, parasite, gastritis/enteritis, metabolic/endocrine disease, or an obstruction. Your vet can run labwork and take xrays, if needed, to help diagnose and then prescribe medications to treat. Your vet can prescribe an anti-vomiting, gastric protectant, and give fluids to prevent dehydration. Hope she feels better soon!