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My Sphynx cat keeps throwing up. When should I take him to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Sphynx | Male | neutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 5.5 lbs

When should I see a vet for a puking cat? Four today so far and that’s just what I’ve found. Indoor cat, hairless so not a hair ball. No food changes. No plants in the house or pests. He’s two and has never thrown up before. Healthy other than being about a pound overweight. He’s a two year old Sphynx. HCM negative. He’s not lethargic but definitely not himself.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 15th, 2019

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Harrison! I'm sorry he's sick. I can give you a home remedy for him to see if that helps. I recommend withholding food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 26th, 2019

    Poor Beau! I can give you a home remedy for him to see if that helps. I recommend withholding food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.

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