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Cat vomiting and diarrhea after moving. Is it stress or serious?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 10 lbs

Two days ago, my cat vomited, then produced two large hair balls. Yesterday, he had vomitted and had diarrhea. Today: the same. Diarrhea color is a rich dark caramel, very runny. Puke is foamy, yellow and white. He has eaten, kept some down, has drank some water. He's an indoor/outdoor cat who has just been placed into a new home (which he was somewhat familiar with beforehand), so I'm unsure if this is stress or if he got into something outside. Should I take him to the vet hospital?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 24, 2020

I love his name, Kittopher is so clever! Poor guy. Yes, I would take him into the vet hospital. He sounds sick and I'm worried about him. I think it's best he gets checked out immediately. Poor guy. He's lucky to have you looking after him!
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