Is my cat's vomit bloody after a hairball? Should I worry?

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Is this blood in cat vomit? I've read it looks like coffee grounds. Cat had a massive hairball, then vomited this like 30 seconds later. Does anything look abnormal about the pictures that should be cause of concern? Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Female | spayed | 5 years and 8 months old | 8 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Thanks for the images. It doesn't appear to be blood. Blood in vomitus is usually much darker. That appears to be a mix of chewed or partially digested food, bile and hair. Monitor for continued vomiting, lethargy or loss of appetite. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian. Consider a short fast, maybe 12 hours, then offer a bland diet in small, frequent amounts for a day or two. Transition slowly to the regular diet afterwards. If Luna will allow, increase brushing or grooming to decrease the amount of hair ingested. You can also use Laxatone or PetroMalt paste to help her pass hairballs.Find either in the local Petco.

Is my cat's vomit bloody after a hairball? Should I worry?

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