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My cat vomited, is growling, and has a fast heartbeat. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 4 years and 10 months old | 10 lbs

My cat (Storm) just vomited all of his food up. Now he is just laying down staring at me. When I try to sit by him or hold him, he growls at me. He never does this. His heartbeat is also really fast. Should I be worried?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 18th, 2020

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Storm. Poor boy. Yes I would be worried about him, it sounds like he is feeling pretty bad. Feed him a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then add back in his normal diet. if he refuses to eat the bland diet, vomits the bland diet, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet immediately. I hope this helps.

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