Why is my cat throwing up dark vomit, not eating, and pooping outside?

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Poor Harley! Possible causes of vomiting are: intestinal parasites, viral or bacterial infections, dietary indiscretion (ate something gross), are something that is causing a blockage, pancreatitis, toxin ingestion, hair balls, food allergy/intolerance. Cats with nausea or underlying intestinal disease like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like to lick cardboard, eat paper products, etc. Since she is under 1 year of age and she is known to lick (at least) foreign objects, a blockage is high on the list. If she continues to vomit I would have her seen today before the weekend for an exam and belly X-rays. If everything looks good the Vet can provide a GI diet, anti-nausea and maybe a hair ball remedy. I wish Harley the best!

I can see that the vomit has blood in it, which can be caused by stomach ulcers. Dark feces can also be an indicator of digested blood in the stool, which occurs with ulcers. Ulcers can be caused by a number of underlying conditions such as chronic foreign bodies, diet, or kidney disease. The sneezing can be a sign of pain or unrelated to the vomiting (concurrent upper respiratory or lung disease). I recommend having your cat seen by a vet right away. They will likely recommend bloodwork and x-rays to diagnose and localize the issue and begin an appropriate treatment plan. I hope all is well and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Vomiting can be observed with conditions such as gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, dietary indiscretion, gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion and obstruction, among other possibilities. Also, black stools are usually a sign of bleeding in the stomach or small intestine which could be also due to the conditions mentioned above. For this reason, I highly recommend that you have Midnight evaluated by an emergency veterinarian that is perhaps open for further assessment and treatment as soon as possible as I am afraid he is likely becoming dehydrated. They would be able to check for these possibilities and also check his hydration status and give him medications to make him feel better. I would not recommend Vaseline for hair balls especially since the hair balls are less of a concern with the other more concerning symptoms occurring. Good luck and have a good night!

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Vomiting and diarrhea can be observed with conditions such as gastroenteritis, gastrointestinal ulcer, pancreatitis, dietary indiscretion, gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion and obstruction, among other possibilities. The blood in the vomit and the dark stools are very concerning as that can be seen when there is significant gastrointestinal disease. For this reason, I highly recommend that you have Logan evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment as soon as possible as I am afraid he is likely becoming dehydrated. They would be able to check for these possibilities and also check his hydration status and give him medications to make him feel better. Good luck!

It sounds as your cat is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. i would recommend taking her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better. if the vet thinks it is more serious she will need a blood test and possibly an ultrasound in order to find out what is wrong.

Oh no, poor Haro Kitaru! She may be vomiting from a GI illness, may have eaten something rotten, could have a foreign body, or could have pancreatitis. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps before having to take her into the vet. I recommend withholding food for 12-24 hours, then feeding a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, she vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away.

Hi there! Yes, I would definitely suggest taking Harley to the vet for an exam and some lab work when you get a chance. It's common for cats to develop health issues as they get older, like chronic kidney disease or hyperthyroidism, that can cause appetite changes and weight loss as well as occasional vomiting. Some of these problems are very treatable with medication, so it's worth trying to get a diagnosis if you can. Your veterinarian should be able to advise you on what treatment options might be helpful depending on the results of his blood work.

Black stool is concerning as that may indicate a bleed in the upper GI tract such as the stomach. If he is also vomiting and has had this ongoing for several days it would be best to seek out veterinary care in person ASAP.

Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). Gastric or duodenal ulcerations may be present. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

I would be concerned that Hutchi could have a foreign body, severe GI illness, ate something rotten or toxic, or could have pancreatitis. I can't see her in person, so I can't say for this for certain, but her symptoms appear to me to be caused by something more severe than a hairball. It's also serious she isn't eating or drinking, and I would take her back into the vet or have her see another vet for a second opinion.