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My cat only drinks water, won’t eat kibble, and vomits undigested kibble
Poor appetite with undigested-food vomiting suggests a stomach problem like blockage, indigestion, or gastroenteritis. Fast it and give probiotics; see a vet if no improvement.
My cat vomited its food, then had diarrhea with pink-tinged water
Vomiting with pink-tinged fluid may be a foreign object scratching the gut or parasite/panleukopenia infection. A fecal exam and X-ray are recommended; give glucose water if it hasn't eaten.
My cat vomits undigested kibble, eats only canned food and drinks, is lethargic and sits in a loaf – why?
Those signs may mean gastroenteritis, FIP, panleukopenia, liver disease or hairballs; causes differ, so see a vet early. FIP and panleukopenia are dangerous, so act fast.
My cat has high inflammation, anemia, low white cells, no eating, and yellow watery diarrhea – what now?
Those signs may mean severe gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, panleukopenia, FIP or blockage. The cat is weak, so get IV fluids to rehydrate and treat the cause promptly.
My cat still vomits after recovering from feline panleukopenia (distemper) – why?
Vomiting after panleukopenia is common because the virus damages the gut, sometimes leaving gastritis or pancreatitis. Use probiotics and a prescription diet, and see a vet for severe cases.
My cat suddenly vomited bright red blood – what should I do?
Vomiting blood is serious and needs urgent veterinary care. Causes include gastritis, ulcers, tumors, internal injury or poisoning, often from bones scratching the gut.
Why does my cat frequently vomit yellow bile?
It may be acute gastroenteritis from indigestion or a swallowed object; if unvaccinated, consider virus or parasites. See a vet for DR/ultrasound; try pet GI meds at home if unable to go.
Cat has thrown up yellow bile with foam once daily for 2-3 days, now slight soft stool but energetic – what to do?
Energetic with yellow bile and soft stool suggests acute gastroenteritis from bad diet/indigestion. Use pet GI anti-inflammatories and gut-restoring meds; if unvaccinated consider virus/parasites; see vet if no relief.
Why has my cat had diarrhea for half a month since arriving home?
Common causes: bad diet, gastroenteritis, parasites. Oily food causes frequent diarrhea - adjust the diet. Parasites or gut disease also cause it; deworm if parasites confirmed.
Cat has sat hunched for a week, not afraid of people, weak, eyes barely open, not eating, skinny to the bone – what could it be?
Not eating and lethargic can mean gastroenteritis, panleukopenia, parasites, or hairballs. See a vet if possible; worms in stool point to parasites needing deworming.