Cats vomit white mucus or foam, which may contain a large amount of gastric juice. There are many reasons for this. It is not recommended that the owner treat the cat on his own and feed the cat antiemetic drugs. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to a pet hospital. The doctor will conduct a comprehensive examination of the cat and diagnose the cause. , carry out targeted medication.
1. Indigestion
The cat’s stomach is similar to that of humans. It also digests food through gastric juice. The pH is lower than that of humans, and the gastric acid is “more acidic” than humans. If the cat stops eating due to some environmental changes or food changes, and suffers from indigestion, it will lead to less food in the stomach, and the continued gastric acid stimulation in the stomach will cause the cat to vomit, and a large amount of foam or mucus can be seen in the vomit. In this case, the owner should feed the cat small meals frequently, feed the cat an appropriate amount of water, and flush the esophagus to reduce damage to the mucosa caused by gastric juice.
2. Hairball Disease
The cat licks too many hairs into the gastrointestinal tract. It accumulates into pellets, stimulating gastrointestinal reactions, causing frequent retching and vomiting. Because the hair balls are blocked in the stomach, the vomitus is mainly white mucus or foam. In this case, the owner can help the cat expel hair by feeding it cat grass or hair removal cream, and appropriately supplement the cat with probiotics.
3. Eating toxic substances
If a cat eats toxic substances (lilies, chocolate, human medicine, grapes, etc.), it is likely to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and cause vomiting. If your cat comes into contact with these things, you need to be vigilant and seek medical advice immediately.
4. Gastroenteritis
Gastrointestinal inflammation is also a common cause of vomiting in cats, often accompanied by diarrhea and bloody stools. Gastroenteritis can often lead to dehydration and collapse, which can be life-threatening. The owner is advised to seek medical attention immediately. At the pet hospital. Doctors will usually do feces and inflammatory index tests on cats, and if necessary, do abdominal B-ultrasound and diarrhea.
