My cat eats grass and vomits. Is this normal or a sign of illness?

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My cat has been eating grass almost constantly and today she vomited some of it. It had bits of white stuff and there were chunks of grass. Is there something wrong with her? Thank you very much. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 3 years and 8 months old | 11 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sometimes dogs and cats seem to eat grass when they have an upset stomach, potentially to help settle their stomachs or to induce vomiting. If Ginger continues to vomit you may want to see your veterinarian to make sure she doesn't have a separate medical condition that is causing her to vomit. Otherwise I wouldn't be too concerned. I also think it is fine to allow her to keep eating grass - it provides vitamins, minerals and fiber!

My cat eats grass and vomits. Is this normal or a sign of illness?

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