My dear kitten is vomitting white stuff. She's just as playful as before and eat normally.?

Question

Should I worry? Could this be a symptom of any disease? Please help.

Answer 1

Hi there...this is difficult to determine as there many variables which could contribute the causes of vomiting as it is not self limiting. My primary concern medically for her would be dehydration as left untreated could be fatal. (Subcutaneous (SubQ) fluids aid to hydrate--veterinarian administered). Moist cat food or some Gerber 2nd Chicken food (NOT 3rd as it contains onion and garlic which is very toxic to cats) mixed with water this will help get with a little added hydration.

Eating too quickly can contribute to vomiting, as well as stress, ingestion of some outdoor item, heat exhaustion/stroke (although she would be lethargic as well) ...many factors. Cats under a year usually don't shed much so it's unlikely it's hairball too (even if it's a long hair breed). Although, you haven't mentioned if she has been checked for worms... there are many types of other parasites which must be considered too, which again a vet would need to examine further.

Please see the couple weblinks I've listed below to read a little more about vomiting with cats.

The Yahoo Answers group may be well-intentioned however we could cause more harm than help when it comes to an injured or sick animal. Therefore I wouldn't do anything until you speak with a vet.

Answer 2

Since it's a kitten, the first thing I would susptect would be that your kitten chewed on something that disagreed with it. When my cats were young, I constantly had to kitten-proof my house by hiding all forms of plastic, including garbage can liners that may be sticking out from underneath the lid, and even the plastic netting that holds 5 lbs of potatoes. "White stuff" like you mentioned sounds just like digestive fluids, but you may want to look at it to see if you find anything not expected (toys, plastic, etc.).

Vomiting isn't particularly normal, but I wouldn't be too ready to jump to the conclusion that something is drastically wrong with your kitten. There are some cats who just have "nervous stomachs" and will vomit frequently. I had a cat who vomited at least once a week for quite awhile before we finally got a diagnosis of Giardia (protozoal infection, which is odd for an indoor-only cat). Growing up, my family had a cat who lived to the age of 14, and vomited any time she felt stressed.

So if it seems like excessive vomiting, definitely take her to the vet. I would still think she probably chewed on something she shouldn't have.

Answer 3

this is not uncommon for a cat to vomit. this is summer season and per chance he's were given a hairball, each in certain situations it comes out as purely liquid and the hair continues to be contained in the intestine. you could attempt hairball foodstuff, brushing and purely wait and observe for it to bypass because it is going to if it really is a hairball. it might also be that he ingested something. Do you've any plant life contained in the living house? some may be slightly poisonous on your kitty. My suspicions is hairballs even with the undeniable fact that because this is tremendous problem-free. yet take him in if he has different indications - lethargy, dilated scholars, panting, standard sick visual charm... good success!

Answer 4

White stuff doesn't usually present a problem...just a nuisance to clean up. She may be drinking too much water at one time. Or she could have something tickling her throat that she's trying to get up.

Answer 5

YES YOU SHOULD WORRY!!!! Is vomiting NORMAL FOR A CAT? Take it to the vet STAT!

Answer 6

as long as she is still playful she's probably ok, could have been an upset stomach.....if she continues to do that take her to the vet