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My kitten is throwing up repeatedly. When should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 10 days old | 0 lbs

Hello! My cat often goes away and recently it gave birth to 4 kittens (they are all about a month old). One unfortunately has already been given away, but there are 3 left. One of them is always drawn back for some reason. Their mom oftenly ‘ runs away ‘ from them because she is in pain of feeding them. However, one of the kittens (i think the backdrawn one) threw up at least 3 times today! We feed them Whiskas (not so often) and what their mom feeds them from the breasts. What should I do?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 20th, 2018

If the kitten is vomiting, hiding, or otherwise acting ill, it would be best to bring it to a vet ASAP. It is very possible the kitten is ill, has eaten something it shouldn't or may be injured. If the kittens or mom are not vaccinated, illness and disease can also be easily spread among them. The kitten may also be partially feral (which is why it draws away), however if it is actively vomiting, a vet visit is needed.

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