How often do cats throw up?

Q: How often do cats throw up?

In a survey of 153 cat owners in Japan, 63% answered once or twice a month or less. Full distribution: Almost never: 30%, Once or twice a month: 33%, About once a week: 18%, 2–3 times a week: 8%, Almost every day: 3%, Mostly during hairball season: 6%, Other: 1%.

Based on a survey of 153 cat owners in Japan (September 2026)

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Among 153 cat owners in Japan, the most common answer was “Once or twice a month” at 33%, and 63% answered once or twice a month or less.(Yosonokoto owner survey, September 2026, n=153)

Answers from 153 cat owners

Source: Owner survey

Almost never46 · 30%
Once or twice a month51 · 33%
About once a week27 · 18%
2–3 times a week13 · 8%
Almost every day5 · 3%
Mostly during hairball season9 · 6%
Other2 · 1%

63% answered once or twice a month or less.
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