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Why is my senior cat vomiting brown liquid, hiding, and not eating?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 13 years and 7 months old | 13 lbs

Hello, My cat is almost q4 years old and a bit overweight. She has been on a diet for three months now. Hiwever, she has only eaten half of her breakfast... Of yesterday morning. Also, during the night, she vomitted brown liquid on my bed a few times... She has also started hiding under the bed and brhind the couch, which she has never done before. She doesn't seem to be running hot and has no other visible symptoms. What could she have and what should I do? Thank you!

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Most Helpful Answer

Kevin Sanada, DVM

Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 15th, 2017

Missy is definitely feeling bad, which is why she is hiding. The brown vomit is somewhat concerning and indicates that she has some sort of irritation to her stomach.

This can indicate an infection, blockage or toxin reaction within the stomach and/or intestines. It could also be secondary to another disease condition affecting the kidneys, liver or gall bladder.

Sometimes these things can be temporary, but I wouldn't wait longer than a day to see if Missy gets better on her own. It would be best for a veterinarian to check her out, so they can determine the cause, and/or at-least give her something to feel better.

I hope that helps and Missy gets better soon.
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