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Why is my recently adopted cat throwing up orange and not eating?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 9 lbs

My cat has been throwing up orange/red vile today and has not had an appetite.. I adopted him two days ago so I don't know what it could be. He is not on any medicine either. He is 1 year old

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on February 27th, 2017

In a young cat, vomiting may be a sign of infectious disease such as a virus, parasites or even a foreign object causing a gastrointestinal obstruction. Contact the organization or individual you obtained Beckem from and inquire about his vaccination and deworming status. If he continues to vomit this evening, make an appointment to see a veterinarian as soon as possible. If the condition deteriorate prior to the morning, take him to the nearest veterinary emergency hospital.

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