cat on memory foam

Cat on memory foam

Any cat owner will tell you that they have cleaned up their fair share of cat vomit. Contrary to what some cat owners may think of their own pets, though, it is not normal for a cat to vomit on a routine basis. So what to do if your cat is routinely vomiting up white foam?

There are several underlying causes for a cat to be vomiting white foam. Your veterinarian can help you figure out what is ailing your cat and how to help bring your pet relief.

Indigestion
Just like in people, a cat's stomach produces various gastric juices as well as hydrochloric acid to digest their food. If, however, a cat skips a meal for some reason, or if they aren't fed on time, that build up of juice and acid can irritate the stomach and cause your cat to vomit. Cats with indigestion they may vomit yellow foam in addition to white foam. If you and your vet suspect your cat's vomiting is from indigestion, your vet may suggest feeding small, frequent meals at the same time throughout the day so as to alleviate any build up of stomach acid.

Hairballs
All cats lick to groom themselves and they inevitably will ingest fur while doing so. Sometimes they can pass the fur in their stool, but sometimes the fur builds up and cannot be passed. When this happens, the fur needs to go somewhere, and your cat will vomit it up.1 If your cat is vomiting white foam but not yet any fur, it might be a precursor to a hairball. To prevent hairballs there are over the counter dietary supplements, in either chew or gel forms. Adopting a regular brushing schedule can also help get rid of any loose fur in your cat's coat that they may otherwise ingest when grooming themselves.