Why is my cat scooting, vomiting brown liquid, and acting strange?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Egyptian Mau | Female | spayed | 2 years and 6 months old
We noticed Twinkle scooting her bum on the floor today and now (at 4am) I woke to her vomitting. I found three brown liquid pools on the hardwood floor. She hid from me at first then came out as I was cleaning. She was timid and then became more curious. Didn’t really want me petting or picking her up - which she normally loves. Otherwise seems to be acting normally. She’s an indoors only cat - 3 years old. Any ideas please?
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Published on February 11th, 2020
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Twinkle. Obviously, it can be hard to tell from a picture, but the dark piles look like diarrhea. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian today as that is a lot of fluid to lose if she is vomiting as well. I worry that she will become dehydrated. Based on her exam findings, testing maybe recommended such as fecal tests and/or blood work. Following these results, treatment can be started. For example, fluids may be given under her her skin to rehydrate her. Anti-nausea medication will help to make her feel better as well. I hope this information helps!
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Published on November 30th, 2019
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There are many things that can cause vomiting. I would recommend having a veterinarian take a look at Sha so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I would start by having her blood tested and have abdominal x-rays taken. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction!
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Published on September 11th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Vomiting can be caused by many conditions primarily gastrointestinal in nature such gastroenteritis and gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion and obstruction or other conditions such as pancreatitis or kidney disease. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Likely diagnostics to be performed include abdominal imaging and general bloodwork. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day!
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