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Why does a cat vomit water and there is white foam in it?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Ava Williams
Cats vomiting water may be caused by excessive water intake, pregnancy, indigestion, reflux esophagitis, intestinal parasitic infection, acute gastroenteritis, feline distemper, etc. If you drink too much water and are pregnant, it is normal to vomit water. By reducing the amount of water you drink, the symptoms can subside on their own. If the body is accompanied by other symptoms during the vomiting period, such as decreased appetite, bloating, and increased bowel movements. etc., usually caused by illness. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the hospital for a full-body examination, and then take targeted treatment measures based on the examination results to help control the condition.

1. Drinking too much water

If you drink too much water, a large amount of water will accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract, which cannot be absorbed and excreted by the body, and will be excreted through vomiting, which is normal. It is a physiological phenomenon. Generally, after reducing the intake, the symptoms will gradually subside and no medication is needed.

2. Pregnancy

If you are in pregnancy, you may experience morning sickness, causing vomiting of water or undigested food. This is a normal phenomenon during this period, and you need to observe your cat at all times. Your physical condition does not require special treatment.

3. Indigestion

Usually caused by long-term overeating, it will affect the speed of gastrointestinal motility, causing food to be unable to be cleaned, absorbed and excreted, thus accumulating locally, resulting in Excessive gastric acid secretion occurs, causing vomiting. It is necessary to take drugs to promote digestion under the guidance of a doctor.

4. Reflux esophagitis

If you suffer from reflux esophagitis, reflux will occur after eating or drinking, causing vomiting. , decreased appetite and other symptoms. You need to follow your doctor's advice and take medicines specifically designed for pets to improve digestion.

5. Intestinal parasitic infection

It is mainly caused by a large number of parasites in the intestines, which will affect normal eating and drinking, leading to vomiting of sour water. It is necessary to take anti-parasitic drugs under the guidance of a doctor for improvement.

6. Acute gastroenteritis

Usually caused by bacterial and viral infections, it can cause damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa and cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other adverse reactions. You need to take antibiotics and antiviral medications as directed by your doctor.

7. Cat Distemper

It is a viral infectious disease, and it is easy toVomiting of yellow secretions occurs, accompanied by increased frequency of defecation. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and receive antiviral drug treatment through intravenous drip.