There are many reasons for kittens to vomit and foam. The cause needs to be diagnosed in time and relevant treatments should be carried out according to the cause. First of all, if the kitten is just foaming at the mouth and has no other symptoms, it is most likely because it ate something very bitter or tastes bad. Don’t worry about this situation, it will usually get better after a while. Secondly, if the kitten is foaming at the mouth and is accompanied by other symptoms, such as convulsions, listlessness, loss of appetite, etc., it may be caused by poisoning, feline distemper infection, or gastroenteritis, and it requires timely medical attention to avoid delaying the condition.

1. Foaming caused by accidentally eating bitter food

If the kitten ingests bitter food, such as anthelmintics in the body, the kitten will foam at the mouth. Condition. This is a normal phenomenon and can be improved by the owner rinsing the kitten's mouth or feeding it other food.

2. Foaming caused by poisoning

If the kitten accidentally eats chocolate, grapes, rat poison, etc., it will cause poisoning and cause foaming at the mouth, convulsions, and diarrhea. Symptoms such as fecal incontinence. At this time, the owner needs to take the kitten to the pet hospital in time to induce vomiting, enema or gastric lavage, and take necessary symptomatic and supportive treatment. If timely measures are not taken, the kitten's life may be in danger.

3. Foaming caused by feline distemper infection

If the kitten has not been vaccinated and vomits and foams, it is more likely to be infected with feline distemper virus, which is often accompanied by listlessness, Anorexia, fever, diarrhea, dehydration and other symptoms. It is recommended that the cat be tested for feline distemper virus antigen to determine whether it is feline distemper. If the cat is diagnosed with feline distemper, treatment needs to be symptomatic according to the cat’s symptoms. If the cat has severe vomiting and loose stools, antidiarrheal and vomiting treatment is required, and Perform infusion to replenish various nutrients and energy needed by the body and correct the acid-base balance of body fluids. At the same time, antiviral treatment with interferon and monoclonal antibodies is required.

4. Foaming caused by gastroenteritis

Cats infected with bacteria, viruses, parasites and other pathogens cause gastroenteritis, which can also cause symptoms of foaming. Because the main symptoms of gastroenteritis are vomiting and diarrhea, it is recommended that the owner first deprives the cat of food and water, and then takes the cat to a pet hospital for treatment. If the cat is fed at this time, it will further irritate the cat’s stomach and intestines. Tao, leading to aggravation of the condition.