Medical Understanding Feline Vomiting: Causes and When to Seek Veterinary Care

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An 8-year-old male tabby has been vomiting once or twice daily for about five years, raising concerns about his health. While he appears healthy otherwise, the discussion emphasizes the importance of consulting a veterinarian for persistent vomiting, especially given the duration of the issue. Participants stress that medical diagnoses cannot be provided online and recommend seeking professional advice. Additionally, there is a mention of different types of vomit, such as hairballs, indicating that the nature of the vomit may vary among cats. Overall, the consensus is clear: a veterinary visit is advisable for any cat with ongoing vomiting issues.
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I have an 8 year old male tabby that vomits an average of once or twice a day.

He's done this for a daily bais for about 5 years. But he seems okay health-wise.

Is this something I should take him to the veterinarian over?
 
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Take your pet to a vet. We cannot provide medical diagnoses here, for humans all animals.
 
Yes take the cat to the vet. What are the contents of the vomit? My cat barfs up a hairball once a month or so.
 

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