My senior cat is vomiting again. Is it hairballs or something else?

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Hello! I have a 13 yo male mainecoon mix who kept vomiting. Its been going on for a few years, his vet says he has a sensitive stomach and prone to bad hairballs, and until recently been doing well with regular haircuts and the science diet hairball control 7+ (no issues for 2+yrs). Rarely got sick, and seemingly just because his hair got long again Recently he's been vomiting more often again, despite no changes in diet or environment. Maybe I should give him fiber or some other supplement? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 14 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Vomiting can be caused by many conditions primarily gastrointestinal in nature such gastroenteritis and gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion and obstruction or other conditions such as pancreatitis or kidney disease. If it does not appear to be due to the hairballs at this time, it can be due to something else at this time. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Likely diagnostics to be performed include abdominal imaging and general bloodwork. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a good night!

My senior cat is vomiting again. Is it hairballs or something else?

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