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Why does a cat spit out foamy water?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Emma Watson
If a cat vomits foamy water, it may be caused by food intolerance, gastrointestinal cold, acute gastroenteritis, parasitic infection, poisoning, etc. If it is just caused by a simple food intolerance, it can return to normal after adjusting a suitable diet, without the need for medication. If it is abnormal and the body is accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, foaming at the mouth, etc., it indicates that the body is suffering from a disease. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying treatment time and affecting the disease. Control, in severe cases may affect the normal development of the cat's body.

1. Food intolerance

If you are intolerant to food, you may experience symptoms such as loss of appetite, vomiting, and acid reflux, which will affect the normal absorption and digestion of food, resulting in vomiting foam. It is necessary to choose food that is suitable for the cat's body and does not require medication.

2. Gastrointestinal cold

It is usually a gastrointestinal disorder caused by viral infection. Symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, fever, etc. will appear, and the vomitus will be foamy. You need to take antiviral medication as directed by your doctor.

3. Acute gastroenteritis

It may be caused by bacterial and viral infections, which can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, causing vomiting of yellow foamy water, accompanied by increased frequency of defecation and abdominal distension and pain. , lack of appetite and other symptoms. Antibiotics and antiviral medications need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

4. Parasitic infection

If the intestine is infected with parasites, it will affect normal appetite, cause vomiting of foamy water, accompanied by abnormal defecation and body weight loss. You can take internal anthelmintic drugs under the guidance of a doctor.

5. Poisoning

If food poisoning occurs, symptoms such as foaming at the mouth, body convulsions, and coma will occur. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice to improve the condition by inducing vomiting and gastric lavage.

Eating habits need to be adjusted during treatment. The cat cannot be fed within 6 hours. After more than 6 hours, the cat can be given some nutritional paste, which can supplement nutrition, help improve physical fitness, and is conducive to recovery. .