My cat is throwing up, not eating, and sneezing a lot. What's wrong?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 2 months old | 20 lbs
My poor girl has been throwing up little amounts anywhere from 1-about 7 times a day for the past week. She is eating next to nothing and will hang her head to drink water. She has been sneezing a lot also. I changed her food but when she started throwing up I got the food she was used to again. She is not moving much and doesnt seen to be in pain but I dont know if its common cold, allergies or something more serious. Someone recomended vet rx to use for the sneezing.
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Published on March 6th, 2019
Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Vomiting several times a day for a week along with not eating or drinking much is certainly concerning. The sneezing could indicate a respiratory infection. There are lots of health reasons for her symptoms and Lilly really should see her veterinarian as soon as possible to have her evaluated and treated. Your veterinarian will do an exam and may recommend additional testing such as blood work or x-rays to pin down a cause so Lilly can get the treatment she needs and start to feel better.
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Published on August 6th, 2023
I'm so sorry Lilly was sick, and you did the absolutely right thing by taking her into the vet. It could have been the change in food, cats can be pretty sensitive to changes in food, and it may have taken her a while to get used to the new food. I don't think it was the change in curtains. Keep an eye on her, and if she starts vomiting again, I'd have her seen by the vet. I hope this helps!
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