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Cat vomits liquid like watermelon water

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Anna Lee
It is considered normal for a cat to vomit liquid like watermelon water. It may also be caused by indigestion, oral ulcers, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, periodontitis, poisoning, etc. It can be improved through general treatment, drugs, physical therapy, etc. When a cat develops watermelon-like fluid, targeted measures need to be taken promptly to deal with it. Through treatment, the damage to the body after the illness can be reduced and the physical discomfort caused by the illness can be alleviated. If the above symptoms continue to worsen and there is no obvious effect through treatment, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for detailed examination and treatment after understanding the cause.

1. Normal phenomenon

If a cat often overeats or eats food containing red pigment, the color of its saliva will turn yellow. The above symptoms will occasionally appear, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. No medication is required.

2. Indigestion

If you often eat too much fruit or high-moisture food, it will cause the digestive system to be overburdened and cause vomiting. If the cat eats a straw or Other fruits can cause the liquid to appear red, like watermelon. It is necessary to take medicines specially designed for pets to improve digestion under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Oral ulcers

It is mainly ulcerative damage that occurs in the oral mucosa. It will cause pain. As the disease progresses, it will cause local mucosal rupture and vomit red liquid. You need to take antibiotics or use antibacterial sprays as directed by your doctor.

4. Gastroenteritis

Usually caused by parasites and bacterial infections, symptoms such as increased bowel movements, bloating, and abdominal pain may occur. As the disease progresses, it may cause gastric The intestinal mucosa ruptures, causing vomiting of red liquid that looks like watermelon juice. You need to follow the doctor's advice and take pet-specific antibiotics and internal deworming medications.

5. Pancreatitis

It is an inflammatory disease that occurs in the pancreatic tissue. Typical symptoms include acute abdominal pain, dyspnea, oliguria, etc. When sick, vomiting is easy to occur. , and it is a yellow liquid. Under the action of gastric acid, the color of the liquid will change and appear red. You can take antibiotics as directed by your doctor.

6. Periodontitis

It is an inflammation of the periodontal tissue. When chewing food, it will cause local rupture and bleeding, causing vomiting of red liquid. Can follow doctor’s adviceTreat with pet-specific antibiotics.

7. Poisoning

If food or drug poisoning occurs, symptoms such as vomiting blood and coma will occur. You need to follow the doctor's advice to improve the condition by inducing vomiting and gastric lavage.

During the treatment period, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the hospital for regular check-ups to understand the disease development and recovery, and adjust the dosage and treatment methods based on the examination results.