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Why does my cat throw up wet food? Eating too fast or food issue?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Turkish Angora | Male | neutered | 4 years and 8 months old

My almost 5 year old cat has been vomiting after eating wet food pretty consistently. He’s limited to wet food only once a day but this morning threw up several piles all over our house. (Typically it only happens once a week or so). Is this caused by him eating too fast or could it be the food we’re giving him? No behavioral changes and still wants to eat

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 7th, 2019

I would try just feeding dry food and see if Gandalf continues to vomit. If so then I recommend bringing him to your veterinarian to be evaluated. If not then it is most likely from the wet food and I would recommend only giving him dry. Some times some cats cannot tolerate wet food. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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