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My cat vomited yellow bile after eating. Is it just an upset stomach?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 6 years and 11 months old | 115 lbs

Hello, my cat (6 yr old M) just vomited...I fed him hours ago and since then he’s eaten all his food. I noticed yellow bile in the vomit. Could this just be an upset tummy? He also vomited April 1st. I hoping it’s just him eating too fast but can’t be sure.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2020

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Cheshire. It could be from an upset stomach, and I can give you a home remedy for him to see if that helps. Withhold food tonight, 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 refuses to eat the bland diet, 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. I hope this helps!

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