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Cat throws up after eating in morning, but seems normal. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | 1 year and 4 months old

Hi. My cat has thrown up once in the morning right after eating three days ago and then the same thing this morning. Everything else is normal, she's acting normal, her stool is fine, she is playful, but I am worried because the same thing (throwing up in the morning right after eating) has happened twice in three days. Could something be wrong? Thank you

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on August 7th, 2018

It's possible Luna may just have some minor GI upset, or she is going too long in between meals if this has only happened twice and she is otherwise normal and happy. Other possibilities can include something such as a hairball that is leading to vomiting. Offering a bland meal after she vomits, or increasing the number of meals she gets per day may help with anything minor. If the vomiting continues, worsens, she shows other signs of illness, or you are just very concerned about it, it is always best to schedule a veterinary visit to rule out more serious issues. Internal parasites, GI illness, metabolic diseases, etc can all potentially cause vomiting as a symptom, so a complete exam is best to rule out any more serious problems.

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