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Why does the kitten vomit yellow water?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. James Brown
Kittens vomiting yellow water may be caused by hairball disease, gastroenteritis, feline distemper infection, ingestion of foreign bodies, etc. If the kitten only occasionally vomits yellow water and there are hairs in the vomit, it is most likely caused by hairball syndrome. Feed the kitten cat grass or hair-reducing cream to promote the rapid discharge of hairballs. However, if the kitten vomits frequently and is accompanied by symptoms such as loss of appetite and lethargy, it may be caused by gastroenteritis, feline distemper infection, ingestion of foreign bodies and other diseases. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to a pet store immediately Hospital for treatment.

1. Hairball syndrome

If the kitten only occasionally vomits yellow water, its spirit and appetite are not greatly affected, and there are hairs in the vomit, it is likely to be suffering from hairball disease. Ball disease. In this case, the owner needs to feed the kitten cat grass or hair removal cream in time to help the kitten expel hair balls from the body.

2. Gastroenteritis

If the kitten not only vomits yellow water but also has diarrhea, loss of appetite and other symptoms, it is likely to be gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis in kittens is usually caused by overeating, prolonged hunger, eating expired and spoiled food, etc. At this time, you can feed the kitten an appropriate amount of probiotics to help regulate the balance of the gastrointestinal flora. . When raising kittens, you need to feed them regularly and quantitatively, feed small amounts multiple times, and check the quality of the food.

3. Infection with feline distemper

If the kitten is not fully immune, it can easily be infected with the feline distemper virus, leading to frequent vomiting and gastric juice vomiting after the stomach contents are vomited. Therefore, it is yellow, and symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and elevated body temperature may also appear. Because the chance of being infected with feline distemper virus is low, it is recommended that owners take their kittens to the pet hospital as soon as possible to test for feline distemper virus. Treatment should be carried out immediately after diagnosis.

4. Swallowing foreign bodies

Because kittens are playful, when they accidentally eat wool or stuffed toy tissue, they will frequently vomit and not eat. In this case, the vomitus is yellow gastric juice. If you suspect that your kitten has swallowed a foreign object, it is best to take it to a pet hospital promptly to take a X-ray to confirm the size and location of the foreign object. In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove the foreign object.