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My cat is wobbly and throwing up after being outside. What's wrong?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Hi, my cat recently came back inside the house after being outside for just an hour or so. She was wobbly and we managed to make her throw up a bit because we thought she had bit a frog that released some type of poison. We are wondering what this could be

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Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 4th, 2018

I’m sorry to hear about Waffles! I hope by now she is improving. Toads are possible but in the future, I recommend just rinsing her mouth out with water for a few seconds.

You don’t mention Waffles age but other possibilities include: trauma, clot/stroke type event, injury/pain, or seizures. If she hasn’t improved or is worsening in any way, it’s time to see the emergency vet.

Best of luck to you and Waffles.
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