Why is my adult cat throwing up clear liquid and won't eat?

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• Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on March 17th, 2018

  Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Baby!
  
  Causes of vomiting and diarrhea in cats are: intestinal parasites, viral or bacterial infections, she ate something gross that is upsetting her stomach, pancreatitis, food allergy or intolerance, new treat or table food.
  
  She likely is reacting to the food, despite being on it at the shelter or has worms or has a virus. Sadly with cats there is not much to do at home because they can not safely receive human medications. I would pull up her food and fast her for 12 hours. Then try to feed her again. If she continues to not eat, vomit and have diarrhea she should be seen by a Vet.
  
  I hope this helps and I wish Baby a speedy recovery!

  

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• Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 21st, 2017

  She might have eaten something spoiled that is causing this. withhold food for 8 hours then offer Sookie boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. if she is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days.
  
  After 2 days, you can put her back gradually on her normal food. If she continues vomiting or is not eating, take her to the vet to get treatment.
  

  

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• Answered By Marcy McKeithen, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 8th, 2016

  Best recommendation is to withdraw food for 12-24 hours. If the vomiting stops, resume feeding her normal cat food in smaller, more frequent meals. If the vomiting does not stop, beat recommendation is to have her evaluated by a veterinarian. She may be getting dehydrated and your vet may want to do some diagnostic testing. She may also benefit from medications to stop the vomiting. Cats can vomit for lots of reasons, such as organ dysfunction, gastrointestinal problems, or foreign bodies. Sometimes cats can vomit for (what seems like) no reason at all. It's important to rule out the more serious causes.

  

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 18th, 2016

  Vomiting can be a result of something minor, like a cat consuming her meal too quickly, or it can be a sign of a much more serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. Usually, a cat vomits because she ate something disagreeable, ate too much, or played too soon after dinner. Vomiting can also be associated with gastrointestinal or systemic disorders, or foreign bodies. Since your cat has been vomiting for a week, I would be concerned that her vomiting is more likely due to a GI or systemic disorder, or a foreign body. I would recommend taking her into your vet to be checked out as soon as possible.

  

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