Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 2 months old | 15 lbs
My cat has been recently throwing up once a week & recently I’ve noticed he has been constipated. I changed his food about 3 weeks ago but he’s had it in the past. Also I’ve noticed he’s been losing weight. Should I be concerned? what should I do ?
1 Answer
Published on May 24th, 2020
Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Garfield. Yes it is concerning that he's been vomiting, is constipated, and has lot weight. I see he's an older boy, and some of his symptoms can be caused by a serious medical condition like diabetes, hyperthyroidism, kidney failure, heart disease, or even cancer. I would take him into the vet in the morning. I recommend getting a geriatric blood panel and urinalysis to see what is going on. I hope this helps!
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