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My cat threw up and is not acting like himself. Should I be worried?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Hi, My cat vomited this morning and he is just laying down now. He can move and he doesn't look in pain but when i try to get a response from him by bothering him he just meows at me instead of fully reacting like before. 12 hours have passed since he vomited, Should i be worried?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 26th, 2019

Felix just sounds like he feels terrible. Feed him 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 he refuses to eat the bland diet, 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.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 14th, 2020

    Poor Benedict. Given that he is eating a bit, I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps. Feed him 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 he refuses to eat the bland diet, 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.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on August 19th, 2020

    Poor Valentina. It may be she has some stomach upset or may have eaten something rotten. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps. Withhold food until dinner tonight, 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 her normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, she refuses to eat the bland diet, she vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps!

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