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Why does my cat keep throwing up after I give him a shower?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 13.67 lbs

My cat has vomited thrice in a day after I showered him. This happened last month too after showering him. Is my cat traumatised after showering or is this normal?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 14th, 2019

If the vomiting is happening after you shower Peanut, I suspect it's stress from showering. Cats typically do not need to be bathed unless they are very dirty, so I would refrain from showering him unless absolutely necessary.

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