Cats vomiting water may be caused by gastrointestinal discomfort, hairball disease, gastroenteritis, feline distemper, etc. The water spitted out may be the water the cat just drank, or it may be gastrointestinal secretions. If the cat's vomiting frequency is very low, such as 1-2 times a day, it is recommended that the owner focus on observation and feed easy-to-digest food, such as intestinal prescription food. If the cat vomits frequently and is accompanied by abnormal symptoms such as listlessness and loss of appetite, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for further examination and treatment in time.
1. Gastrointestinal discomfort
Cats’ gastrointestinal organs are relatively fragile. If they drink water too quickly or drink cold water suddenly, it may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and cause the cat to vomit the water. The owner can observe the cat at home for a while to see if the cat will vomit again. If there is no frequent vomiting, there is no need to seek medical treatment. Otherwise, the cat must be sent to a pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.
2. Hairball syndrome
If a cat suffers from hairball syndrome, the accumulation of hair in the intestines and stomach will cause the cat to vomit frequently. The owner can observe whether there are hairs in the water spit out by the cat. If so, the cat needs to be fed hair removal cream or cat grass to help it expel hair balls from the body.
3. Gastroenteritis
If the cat vomits water and is accompanied by symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, it should be considered acute gastroenteritis. If acute gastroenteritis is not treated in time, severe diarrhea can lead to dehydration and death of cats. Therefore, it is recommended that owners go to a pet hospital for professional treatment as soon as they find that their cats have symptoms of gastroenteritis.
4. Feline Distemper
If the cat has not been vaccinated or has been in contact with a sick cat, it is important to consider whether the vomiting is caused by feline distemper, which is usually accompanied by diarrhea and fever. , listlessness, loss of appetite and other symptoms. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for infectious disease screening and timely treatment after diagnosis.
