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My cat throws up daily, food-colored, with hairballs. Is it anxiety?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 13 years and 2 months old

Lately my cat has been barfing once a day. It the same color as his food one seemed to have a hair ball in it as well. It usully not chunky at all and about half a fist size. He acting completly normal just before and after. No diet changes but he does have anxiety issues

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on May 10th, 2019

If the vomiting has been happening for more than a few days it is always a good idea to rule out health issues with your vet such as an obstruction/hairball, GI upset, underlying illness, etc, especially since Sake is a senior kitty. Anxiety and stress can sometimes cause vomiting, but since vomiting itself is such as common symptom of so many things, a vet visit is the best course of action.

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