Does your cat throw up white foam?
If you see your cats throwing up white foam, you may be concerned. After all, humans tend to vomit due to an illness — sometimes a severe illness. However, the action and causes for a cat throwing up white foam is actually quite common. If you notice your cat exhibiting such behavior, it’s important to know the possible causes of the vomiting. Then you can decide whether you should take your feline fur baby to the vet.
1. Hairballs
One of the most common causes of a cat throwing up white foam is a hairball. Hairballs occur because when cats groom themselves, they end up swallowing some of their hair. This turns into a hairball in the cats’ digestive systems. Cats should be able to digest this fur — after all, they eat critters with fur and are constant groomers. When hairballs become a problem, it is usually a sign of a lack of digestive enzymes, a problem that is particularly prevalent in older cats.
2. Dietary Changes
Another factor that can cause your cat to throw up white foam is dietary change. Cats sometimes protest changes to their diet by rejecting a meal or eating later than normal. Whether a cat eats or not, her body will produce the digestive juices necessary to break down food. The result is often vomiting.
For the same reason, a change to your cat’s feeding schedule can lead to vomiting white foam.
3. Stomach Inflammation
When stomach inflammation (called gastritis) is the cause of your cat throwing up white foam, it may be accompanied by a lack of appetite. Your cat may vomit bile or blood in addition to the white foam.
Causes for Concern When Your Cats Are Throwing Up White Foam
If your cat is just responding to a change in feeding or has the occasional a hairball, you can relax. However, if your cat’s vomiting is due to gastritis, a visit to the vet may be in order. Other symptoms of gastritis may include sluggishness, dehydration, depression, and stomach discomfort.
Cats eat hair; that’s a fact.
However, they should be able to digest that hair. Sometimes cats need a little help with their digestion. For hairballs, stomach inflammation, and dietary changes, try a combination of Vitality Science’s Pet Flora, Luxolite and Super Pet Enzymes.
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My 1 year old (female) cat just had 3 kittens about 5 weeks ago. 2 days ago my daughter noticed her throw up clear liquid. We didn’t notice any throw up yesterday. This morning she threw up more clear liquid and now, in less than an hour, she has thrown up white foam 3 times. She got into the kittens wet food a couple days ago, but didn’t eat much before we “shoo’d” her away. She has also had ear mites for some time now that we’ve been trying to treat, unsuccessfully. She hasn’t been acting any different that we’ve noticed, although now she looks a bit lethargic. Is she trying to throw up a hairball from extra grooming? Is it more serious than that? Worried about my poor cat! Please respond.
Hi Johanna.
I would recommend three products for this situation.
Use Blessed Relief Enzyme powder to reduce the vomiting and soothe skin. It is a flavorless white powder that is easily mixed into wet food.
https://vitalityscience.com/product/blessed-relief-dog/?srsltid=AfmBOoo6cGcIYvb55wTFHBfLbXKo31qZ05bdcLSf_ciuUE742IJkuW2r
Use superfood also, to strengthen the skin against mites.
It’s also good for kittens growth.
https://vitalityscience.com/product/super-food-dog/?attribute_weight=60g&attribute_buy-more-save-more=No+Thank+You&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA5Ka9BhB5EiwA1ZVtvDpaefgAiTQSlB3LPPn6RhQ0Gcc4MBrL1IKEwSpFWMd5mGN0qsTfsxoCG10QAvD_BwE
There a product called Cedarside. It deters mites. We don’t sell it. It’s on Amazon. This is a non toxic spray to kill mites off.
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Robin
my cat has been vomiting for several hours now. first it was his dinner, but now it’s just clear liquid and white foam. he is uninterested in food or treats and feels warmer than usual to the touch. i’d love some help or advice here as i’m in a bit of a panic. thank you.
Hi D.
I would let them settle down , and get some bentonite clay. It is flavor less, and the best forms come as liquid. It settles their stomach acids down and often eased vomiting. You can find it at most health food stores to have immediatly.
You should buy our luxolite clay to have on hand. Maybe purchase the Gastro Prime Combo to have a variety of products to try.
Get away from chicken based foods.
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Robin