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My IBD cat is vomiting, has diarrhea, and won't eat. Is she okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 13 years and 6 months old | 9 lbs

Cat with IBD for several years treated with depo medrol shots is lately experiencing more liquid, golden diarrhea. When she drinks water, she can’t seem to keep it down. She’s eating less and less and vomits that too 3-4 times a week. Is she in pain; am I losing her. My vet is on vacation.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 18th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This probably just means that her IBD is no longer being controlled on the current medications and she just needs further management of her condition. I highly recommend that you have reevaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment. At the very least they can make sure to treat her symptoms so that you can get her to feel better. They can also add medications to try to get her condition under control again. Good luck!

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    Answered By Penelope Graben, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 29th, 2021

    Hello, Sorry to hear that Bugger is struggling with diarrhea and loss of appetite. He may need a dose adjustment of his Prednisolone. He may also need a diet change, probiotics, or an additional medication to help with his bowel function. He may also have a new and different problem causing this, such as kidney disease. I'd recommend a recheck with his regular veterinarian. They can best guide you on diagnostics and treatment after his physical.

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