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Why does the kitten vomit milk?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Charlotte Brown
Kittens vomiting may be caused by eating too much or too quickly, or may be caused by incorrect feeding methods, infection with parasites, infectious diseases, etc. It is recommended that the owner stop feeding the cat first and observe whether the cat still has vomiting symptoms and the number of times it vomits. If the cat vomits frequently, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time, and then provide treatment after diagnosis.

1. Eating too much or too fast

If a kitten eats too much or too fast at one time, it will cause regurgitation and vomiting. Therefore, it is recommended that when the owner is feeding the kitten, it is best to feed the kitten in small amounts and multiple times every day.

2. Wrong feeding method

Cat’s gastrointestinal function is usually relatively fragile, especially the gastrointestinal function of kitten is not perfect. If the owner does not pay attention to the feeding method when feeding the kitten, Method and dosage. The milk given to the kitten is relatively cold or the concentration is not appropriate, which may irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause the kitten to vomit milk. Therefore, it is recommended that owners choose goat milk powder specifically for pets when feeding kittens.

3. Infection with parasites

After a kitten is infected with internal parasites such as roundworms and coccidia, the parasites will stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and cause the cat to vomit milk and have diarrhea, and sometimes it can even Worms are found in vomit and feces. At this time, the owner should consult a pet doctor in time and try to choose a less toxic anthelmintic drug to deworm the kitten.

4. Infectious diseases

Because kittens are young and have not been fully vaccinated, they are easily infected with infectious diseases such as feline distemper and feline coronavirus. The most typical symptoms are frequent Vomit. If the owner finds that the cat's spirit and appetite have been greatly affected, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital to check for infectious diseases in time.