My cat throws up monthly with blood. Is this normal? What's wrong?

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My cat throws up somewhat regularly- probably once a month or so. Today his vomit looked to possibly have a small amount of blood in it. Is occasional vomiting normal? What could be the reason for the blood this time? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 15 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

vomiting that frequently is not normal. The blood can be from an ulcer or acid reflux or rupturing of a blood vessel due to the retching. Frequent vomiting can be due to a food allergy or intolerance to an ingredient or inflammatory bowel disease. You can start by changing to a novel protein/hypoallergenic diet to see if this help. If the pattern continues then you will need testing such as an ultrasound or biopsy to find the underlying cause for medication to help control the symptoms.

My cat throws up monthly with blood. Is this normal? What's wrong?

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