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My cat threw up a hairball with food, then liquid. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 0.5 lbs

Hello My cat puked twice (pictures attached) The first time the Puke has a hair ball and some chunks of food as seen below and the second time was 10 mins after and mainly liquid. The cat seems fine she already ate and is resting now I am just wondering Ist normal for food to come out with hairballs and Ist normal to puke one time after ? Thank you

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Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 14th, 2018

That is exactly how all four of my cats behave when they have a hair ball. First the big hair ball comes up, then a second little bit of vomit afterward. Monitor Kiki for continued vomiting over the next 24-48 hours and seek veterinarian help if it continues, but what you have described is pretty typical. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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