Symptom triage · dogs and cats
Repeated vomiting
Repeated vomiting, or can't keep water down
Quick answer
PETHEALTH+ rates repeated vomiting as urgent — call your vet today for a same-day appointment. See the linked UK guides for likely causes and what to do, or use the free symptom checker for instant triage. Information only, not a diagnosis.
Guides for repeated vomiting
Dogs
Dog Vomiting
Dogs vomit for many reasons — from eating too fast to infections, toxins, and organ disease.
Cats
Why Is My Cat Vomiting?
Cats vomit more often than dogs, and **occasional hairballs** are usually harmless.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is repeated vomiting an emergency in pets?
- It needs same-day attention but is not usually life-threatening. Call your vet today; if signs worsen or new red-flag symptoms appear, treat it as an emergency.
- Which pets does repeated vomiting affect?
- This triage topic applies to dogs and cats. If your pet shows these signs, use the free PETHEALTH+ symptom checker for instant triage or phone your vet.
- What should I do right now?
- PETHEALTH+ rates this as urgent — call your vet today for a same-day appointment. The guides linked on this page explain likely causes and what your vet may suggest. Information only, not a diagnosis.
Not sure how urgent it is?
Answer two questions and the free PETHEALTH+ symptom checker will tell you whether to phone a vet now, today, or monitor at home.