There are three main ways to determine whether a cat has vomited a hair ball or has vomited: observing the cat's vomit, observing the frequency of the cat's vomiting, and observing the cat's mental state. First of all, if a lot of hair is found in the cat's vomit, it may be a hair ball. If the vomit is food, foamy mucus or yellow water, it is not a hair ball and requires timely medical examination. Secondly, cats generally do not vomit hair balls more than twice a day. If you find that your cat vomits multiple times in a day, accompanied by symptoms such as listlessness and loss of appetite, it is vomiting caused by illness. It is recommended to consult a professional pet doctor in time. .
1. Check the cat’s vomit
Usually, if a cat vomits hair balls, you can see a small amount or a large amount of hair in the vomit. In simple vomiting, the vomitus is usually food, foamy mucus or yellow water. Therefore, when the cat vomits, the owner can look through the cat's vomit. If hair is found, it is vomiting hair balls, which is normal.
2. Observe the frequency of vomiting in cats
The frequency of cats vomiting hair balls is very low, and there is a certain regularity. It generally does not exceed 2 times a day. The frequency of vomiting is generally relatively high and irregular. It is often secondary to certain digestive tract diseases, and vomiting occurs multiple times in a day. Therefore, if you find that your cat is vomiting multiple times in a day, it is sick and you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.
3. Observe the cat’s mental state
When a cat vomits hair balls, it will cause retching and regurgitation like vomiting. Some cats may experience a relative decrease in mental appetite due to vomiting hair balls. , while some cats are not affected. If it is vomiting, the cat's energy and appetite will drop significantly and become particularly poor, and there may also be symptoms such as diarrhea, lethargy, and fever. Therefore, once a cat’s mental state is found to be obviously abnormal, it is necessary to take the cat to a pet hospital for further examination and treatment as soon as possible.
