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Why does a cat vomit yellow water?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sophia Thompson
Yellow water refers to yellow secretions. Cats vomiting yellow secretions are considered to be caused by eating the wrong things, intestinal parasite infection, functional indigestion, hairball syndrome, gastroenteritis, feline plague and other reasons. First of all, if it is caused by eating the wrong thing, then yellow discharge is a normal phenomenon. When the gastrointestinal tract returns to normal, the symptoms will gradually subside, and the owner does not need to worry too much; if it is abnormal yellow discharge, it will also be accompanied by If there are adverse reactions such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, increased frequency of defecation, and skin itching, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the relevant hospital for treatment and timely treatment after the cause is determined.

1. Eating the wrong thing

The gastrointestinal tract of cats is relatively fragile and sensitive. Eating the wrong thing is more irritating to the gastrointestinal tract and can easily cause vomiting and produce yellow secretions. It needs Observe the cat for 2 to 4 hours. If vomiting does not occur again, you can drink more warm water to improve the condition, flush the gastrointestinal and esophageal mucosa, and relieve physical discomfort.

2. Intestinal Parasitic Infection

If you often eat contaminated food, it will lead to a large number of parasites in the intestines, resulting in continuous action of gastric acid secretion, resulting in vomiting, Symptoms include abdominal distension and pain, and the vomitus appears yellow. It is necessary to take internal anthelmintic drugs specially designed for pets under the guidance of a doctor for improvement.

3. Functional dyspepsia

Usually caused by dysfunction of the stomach and duodenum, which results in slow gastrointestinal motility and inability to be absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract after eating. , when externally stimulated, it will cause vomiting of yellow secretions, accompanied by loss of appetite. You need to take medication to promote digestion as directed by your doctor.

4. Hairball Disease

Cats often lick their own hair, which causes the hair to enter the gastrointestinal tract and cannot be absorbed and excreted. After eating other things, it will aggravate the gastrointestinal tract. The burden on the tract leads to vomiting. You need to follow the doctor's advice and take hair removal cream to improve the condition.

5. Gastroenteritis

If you suffer from gastroenteritis, it will cause damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa. After excessive intake of irritating food, vomiting and yellow secretions will occur. , accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal distension and increased frequency of defecation. It can be improved by taking antibiotics and antidiarrheal drugs as directed by your doctor.

6. Feline Distemper

It is an acute highly contagious infectious disease. The main symptoms are fever, intractable vomiting, diarrhea, etc. As the condition progresses,The development will lead to vomiting of yellow mucus, which requires intravenous antibiotic drip and serum injection under the operation of a doctor.