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Why does a cat vomit: causes and actions
19.04.2023 14:14
It is difficult to keep track of what pets are doing at home when their owner is away. Sometimes, out of boredom, they seek adventure and can even eat something they shouldn't.
As a consequence, cats begin to worry about vomiting, and then the owners begin to worry. It is important to learn to distinguish the causes.
Vomiting in cats does not mean that they are sick. It may be time to clean out their stomach, which is clogged with hair. And this is not a problem.
In other cases, you need to not only be wary, but also know what to tell the veterinarian.
The cat is vomiting - what to do
1. If the animal has coughed and a ball of fur is left lying on the floor, all that remains is to clean up after the pet and there is no need to panic.
2. If a cat or a cat that periodically goes for a walk outside vomits, then you need to monitor other possible symptoms. This may be diarrhea, lethargy, lack of appetite, weight loss, etc.
Causes of Vomiting in Cats
Experts see two main reasons for this problem. The first is gastrointestinal diseases. The second may be associated with stuck foreign bodies and even dust particles. It happens that helminths can bring animals to this state.
Among the diseases that can cause vomiting are an incorrectly chosen diet, which often leads to constipation, as well as intestinal diseases, poisoning and a whole range of diseases, including kidney and liver dysfunction, cancer, diabetes and other ailments.
In this case, experts recommend paying attention to the color of the discharge.
This could be:
- yellow color with or without bloody discharge;
- white foam;
- green.
All of this should be discussed during your visit to the veterinarian.
