What's the matter with a cat vomiting yellow liquid?

When a cat vomits yellow liquid or mucoid substances, it is usually stomach fluid. However, what the cat vomits does not require too much attention. There are various causes and diseases that can lead to vomiting, the most typical being gastritis or ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, feline panleukopenia (which can also cause diarrhea), fatty liver in cats (enlarged liver pressing on the stomach causing vomiting), kidney disease, feline pancreatitis, and complete intestinal obstruction due to foreign objects.

What's the cause of a cat vomiting yellow liquid?

The main component of the yellow liquid vomited by a cat is stomach fluid. The possible reasons for a cat vomiting yellow liquid are as follows: First, improper diet, such as overfeeding, feeding foods that are difficult to digest, and not feeding at specific times may cause vomiting of yellow liquid. Second, when a cat has gastrointestinal diseases, it may exhibit vomiting and diarrhea. Third, when a cat is infected with internal parasites, it may show symptoms of vomiting yellow liquid. When a cat has these symptoms, it is best for the owner to take the cat to the hospital for a specific examination.

What are the symptoms of feline gastroenteritis?

Symptoms of feline gastroenteritis include vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and lethargy. Some may even have symptoms of bloody stools. Cats usually contract gastroenteritis due to accidentally eating cold, spoiled, or heavily seasoned foods, such as spicy, oily, or toxic foods, which can harm their gastrointestinal tract.

How to treat feline gastroenteritis?

Feline gastroenteritis mainly manifests as diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy. Treatment for feline gastroenteritis can involve fluid therapy or injections. Injections and fluid therapy mainly consist of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, regulating gastrointestinal flora balance, and strengthening the function of the gastrointestinal system. The general treatment time for feline gastroenteritis is 3-5 days. After recovery, the cat can be given intestinal cans, probiotics, or intestinal cat food for a period of time to help the intestine recover.