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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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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Published on August 4th, 2019
Poor Meu. It could be he is feeling nauseous after vomiting. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps. I recommend withholding food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.
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Published on December 16th, 2016
Poor Storm! It sounds like he may be suffering from a upset stomach, which can be caused by GI illness, eating something rotten, pancreatitis, or a foreign body. I would recommend trying a home remedy first before having to take him into the vet. I recommend withholding food for 12-24 hours, then feeding a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away.
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Published on June 14th, 2019
Unfortunately, if there is something stuck in his throat or if he has an upset stomach, there's not much you can do at home. Trying to vomit indicates illness and this can be due to a variety of reasons. I recommend to play it safe and have Ape examined.
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