My cat vomits almost every day. Is that normal?

Daily vomiting is not normal for cats, despite the commonly held belief that cats are 'just vomiting because they're cats.' Occasional vomiting (once a week or less) can sometimes be attributed to hairballs or eating too quickly, but vomiting once a day or more frequently indicates that something is wrong.

- **Food intolerance or allergy**: Reaction to a specific protein source. Often accompanied by diarrhoea and skin changes. - **Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)**: Chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. One of the most common causes of chronic vomiting in cats - often diagnosed by biopsy. - **Hyperthyroidism**: Overactive thyroid gland - extremely common in cats over 10 years old. Often causes vomiting, weight loss, and increased appetite simultaneously. - **Chronic kidney disease (CKD)**: Toxin build-up causes nausea and vomiting. Common in senior cats. - **Pancreatitis**: Inflammation of the pancreas - often 'triaditis' in cats (simultaneous IBD, pancreatitis, and cholangitis). - **Parasites**: Roundworms can cause vomiting, especially in younger cats or those with outdoor access. - **Alimentary lymphoma**: Gastrointestinal lymphoma is the most common cancer in cats and can be clinically indistinguishable from IBD.

Your vet will likely recommend blood work, urine analysis, and potentially abdominal ultrasound to distinguish between these conditions. Many are very manageable once correctly diagnosed.