Why do cats vomit bile?
Cats often vomit stomach bile, which is yellow in color and liquid in substance. Stomach bile shows a cat is vomiting rather than just regurgitating food. A cat who vomits bile might need to see a vet.Empty StomachCats whose stomachs are empty often vomit stomach bile. An empty stomach can cause acid reflux, and vomiting bile is a symptom of this. This is not a medical emergency.Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal condition which causes vomiting bile and diarrhea in cats. Feeding a cat with IBD special food and giving it anti-inflammatory drugs helps manage the symptoms of IBD.Reaction to DrugsSome antibiotic drugs can cause a cat to vomit bile as a side effect. Antibiotics will irritate some cats’ stomachs, and if this is the case the owner should discontinue use.AllergiesFood allergies can cause a cat to vomit bile. A vet can check for food allergies in a cat and recommend the best course of treatment or the best food for the cat.I
