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My cat is vomiting repeatedly but energetic. What can I do at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 12 lbs

My cat has been vomiting for about 18 hours now. She has energy isn't lethargic. But can't keep anything I give her down. She's using the restroom like usual and otherwise appears fine. Is there anything I can do?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on March 2nd, 2017

Withhold all food for 24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. No more than a tablespoon or two at a time. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts waiting at least one hour between feedings. Once the vomiting stops, transition slowly to Bell's regular diet. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite, diarrhea or abdominal pain. See your veterinarian if the vomiting does not resolve or if she develops other symptoms.

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