My older cat keeps throwing up foamy liquid. Is it just a hairball?

Vomiting in cats is very complex and it is not always easy to figure out why they do it. Three most common diseases that older cats get are thyroid disease, kidney disease and diabetes. All of which can cause vomiting and all of which can be ruled out with simple blood testing. I suggest you refer to this article and then speak to your vet about starting some testing start with blood tests. ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/vomiting-in-cats )

Some cats will vomit occasionally and it is not a sign of an underlying problem, however Oz is a senior kitty and vomiting can be a sign of thyroid disease, inflammatory bowel disease or kidney disease. I would recommend seeing your veterinarian for an exam. They may recommend blood work or other tests as a first step to determining what might be causing the vomiting, particularly if he also seems to be losing weight.

Monet definitely needs to see a vet as soon as possible. It's not normal for a cat to vomit, and in a 15 year old cat, this can be caused by kidney failure, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or cancer among other causes. I recommend having a physical exam, geriatric blood panel, and urinalysis to diagnose what is causing her vomiting. Once a cause is found, the vet can discuss treatment options with you.

It can be due to an illness. In cats that are Miss Kittys's age, vomiting could be due to something like kidney disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or even cancer. I would have her seen by a vet in the morning. Best of luck.

Vague behavior changes like you are describing can be the first sign of illness in an older cat, so if you feel something is wrong I would encourage you to see your veterinarian again. Blood work might be recommended to rule out kidney or liver disease. The vomiting could be a sign of inflammatory bowel disease or even an intestinal mass and if the blood work is normal an abdominal ultrasound might be recommended. Finally, the vocalizing and hissing could be a sign of pain from something like arthritis and there are some supplements and now pain medications that can be used in cats.

It's probably something more serious. chronic vomiting can be caused by various conditions (foreign body, pancreatitis, lymphoma, IBD and more...), you will need to take her to the vet in order to get checked and have a blood test done as a first step to try and find out what is causing this.

There are many things that could cause vomiting in an older cat like Grazee, so it's hard to say what might be causing this without more information. The white foam is a common thing to see in vomit when the stomach is empty, so this doesn't indicate anything in particular about the cause. Some possible causes could include a systemic illness like liver or kidney disease, a GI problem like pancreatitis or an intestinal obstruction, ingestion of something toxic, or even some type of cancer. If this has been going on for more than 24 hours, or if Grazee is having any other symptoms such as acting lethargic or not wanting to eat, I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam. He/she can do blood work and x-rays if needed to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment depending on what is found.

This vomiting isn't normal, and it could be a sign Honey has a medical problem like kidney disease, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism causing it. I would take her into the vet in the morning for a health check, including a geriatric blood panel and urinalysis. Best of luck.

Oh no, poor Chi Chi! It's quite serious that she is vomiting most mornings, and she could be suffering from liver disease, kidney failure, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or cancer among other causes. I would have Chi Chi seen by a vet sooner than next week if possible, and I would recommend having a geriatric blood panel and urinalysis done to survey her organ function and check for the diseases I mentioned above. I hope this helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kami. She needs to see a veterinarian as it sounds like she has had a significant amount of vomiting. She is likely dehydrated by now. Depending on her exam findings, diagnostic tests such as blood work and x-rays may be discussed. A treatment plan, including fluids to rehydrate her, will be formulated. She could have eaten a foreign object that is causing an obstruction in gastrointestinal tract. Intestinal infections or generalized inflammation can cause vomiting as well. Older cats are more prone to kidney and thyroid disorders. Unfortunately, there are many possibilities depending on her age and history. I hope this information helps!