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My 8-week kitten is vomiting roundworms, not eating for 12+ hours. What do I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 month and 25 days old | 1lb

8 week old kitten started vomiting roundworms over 12 hours ago, still vomiting and won’t eat anything. What do I do?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 28th, 2020

It's actually pretty serious when a cat won't eat anything as if they go long enough without eating, they will develop a fatty liver. Because Toby is still vomiting and not eating, it's time to see a vet immediately. Please take him into an ER vet now. If there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to find that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

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