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Why is my cat vomiting yellow, drooling, and choking on a bone?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 28 days old | 0.44 lbs

My cat didn't want to eat or drink yesterday and slept a lot.Yesterday night he drank water and licked a bit of wet food.Today I think he feels better but he vomited something yellow.Also when I took him into my arms he started choking but nothing.I started to think that he is actually choking with the chicken bone cause he ate chicken the day before yesterday.He also started drooling.We are seeing the vet today.What could the vomiting be from?Is he actually choking?Please help ASAP!Thank you!

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 18th, 2017

I hope Kiki is feeling better. Definitely take him to the vet today. He could have a piece of bone lodged in his mouth or esophagus. In the future I would not allow him to eat or chew on any bones as there is always a possibility of choking or GI problems.

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