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Why does a 2 month old kitten vomit?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Alexander Smith
Vomiting in a 2-month-old kitten is caused by a variety of reasons that require detailed analysis, such as improper diet, gastroenteritis, hairball disease, parasitic infection, infectious diseases such as feline distemper or coronavirus infection, and stress reactions. In this case, it is recommended that the owner observes his or her mental state to see if there is fever or diarrhea. If the mental state is normal and there are no other unnecessary symptoms, you can first give some probiotics to see if there is improvement. If there is no improvement or the spirit is listless, it is recommended to take it to the pet hospital. Carry out examination and confirm the cause

1. Improper diet:

The gastrointestinal function of cats at a young age is weak, they eat more and are anxious, or they have just switched from breast milk to eating milk powder or cat food and milk cake, causing discomfort. Generally, In this case, it is recommended to regulate some probiotics and reduce or gradually increase the amount of food

2. Gastroenteritis:

Due to the fragile gastrointestinal tract of kittens, it is easy for them to develop gastrointestinal tract disease. Tract inflammation and excessive gastric acid secretion lead to peristalsis disorder and vomiting. In this case, it is recommended to take drugs to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa and probiotic conditioning. In serious cases, it is recommended to seek medical treatment at a pet hospital

3. Hairball syndrome:

During this period of one month, the kitten will lick its fur or eat the mother cat's hair when it is with the mother cat, which will lead to long-term hair ball syndrome and vomiting. In this case, there will be some hair balls in the vomiting or defecation, which can be fed Kitten's hair removal cream is added with probiotics for conditioning.

4. Parasitic infection:

Kittens may lick their fur or lick randomly, and parasite eggs may appear in the body, causing parasitic infection and vomiting. You can go to the pet hospital for a fecal examination to confirm the diagnosis. , then it is recommended to use anthelmintic drugs for deworming and then use probiotics for conditioning

Five infectious diseases:

Feline plague or coronavirus infection will cause vomiting. The kitten has not started to be vaccinated. People with low immunity may be infected, usually accompanied by fever, loss of appetite, listlessness, diarrhea, etc. In this case, it is recommended to send them to a pet hospital for prompt diagnosis and treatment

6. Stress response:

When entering a new environment or doing some behaviors that the cat does not like, such as taking a bath, it will cause some stress reactions and vomiting. It is recommended to put the kitten in a quiet environment, let it rest and keep quiet, and avoid Disturb it and put some favorite things and food in front of it.

It should be noted that a one-month-old cat is a small month-old cat, and vomiting is abnormal.It is a common phenomenon, and it is necessary to observe its status from time to time. If there is any special discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition