Just like humans and other animals, vomiting also happens in felines. If we did not look deeply, vomiting is not a serious human issue. But if we look deeply then we come to know how dangerous this vomiting is. When a cat vomits, the owner of the cat needs to understand the appearance and texture of the vomit. Which directly helps the veteran understand the reason for vomiting.
Due to different causes, vomiting color has different variations which reflect why cats are vomiting. And by understanding the color, how we can protect them from vomiting in the future. In this article, we will tell you what your cat vomits what vomit color means and what should you do.
Cat Vomit Color Chart
As it is mentioned above the color of vomiting has a different texture and appearance with different colors. The chart is given below in various colors.
Types Of Cat Vomit
- Vomit Having Hair Ball
- Clear Liquid Vomit
- White Form Liquid Vomit
- Yellow Liquid Vomit
- Green Liquid Vomit
- Red/Blood Vomit
- Brown Coffee Shade Vomit
1. Vomit Having Hair Ball
Cats have a special habit of licking their fur when they feel relaxed and comfortable. This habit is very common among cats. But can this become a reason for vomit? Yes, it can become a reason. When a cat licks itself then it could happen that the hair on their fur can be removed from their coat and attached with the tongue. And unfortunately swallowed by the cat.
When they continue licking gather a lot of hair inside their stomach then the act throws out this bunch of hairs out of their stomach. This bunch of hairs went out of their stomach in the shape of a hairball with the liquid of color white/yellow. There is no need to be concerned about it. But in case your cat vomits a hairball more than one time in a short duration then you need to let your cat to the veteran.
2. Clear Liquid Vomit
Vomit with a clear white liquid is the symptom of an empty stomach. Normally, this kind of vomit happens due to the presence of parasites inside the stomach. Parasites harm or damage the cat’s stomach resulting in the form of vomit. The vomit appearance is in a clear white liquid in which you can easily see the parasites present in the vomit. When you find that your pet is facing a parasite attack inside the stomach then instantly move to your veteran doctor and tell him all the happenings.
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3. White Foam Liquid Vomit
Having the vomit in the white foam is also a symbol of an empty stomach. In this case, simply means that your cat is empty. When your cat feels hungry, its saliva mixes with the stomach acid and throws out the white form kind liquid. The liquid is thick. This is not only the reason for this color vomit. But there might be also some other reasons that can happen as a result of vomit. For example, in the days of summer, cats usually feel thirsty a lot and drink water in an excessive quantity. Due to the excessiveness of water in their stomach, they can vomit.
4. Yellow Liquid Vomit
When does yellow liquid vomit happen? This happens usually on an empty stomach when a cat smells such a bad thing. By smelling such disgusting things, the cat feels uncomfortable and they spread out their bile in the form of vomit which is yellow. What is the principle of bile? Bile, actually, is the kind of acid that is produced by the liver.
After producing by the liver, the bile gets stored in the gallbladders. When cats eat something having fats inside it, then bile reacts with these fats and breaks them out into fatty acids to help the digestion system. This form of vomiting is also very common among cats.
5. Green Liquid Vomit
Everything is not suitable for everyone. We are wrong that we can give anything to our pet to feed. Cats can eat green food like vegetables and plants. But everything is not suitable for cats. Some green foods are very dangerous for cats’ health.
When they eat these green foods, their stomach feels unhealthy and this becomes a cause of vomiting. This vomiting comes out of the mouth in the color of green which is rare for pet owners. So, get your pet to the doctor’s clinic so that the doctor can wash his stomach and give him proper medicine to make him healthy just like before.
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6. Red/Blood Vomit
The red color is a sign of danger so when some see red, they get alert. So, it is obvious that when the owner sees a red color coming out of the cat’s mouth then he gets terrified for his pet. Red color means blood coming out of a cat’s mouth in the form of vomit.
Why does this happen? This happens when the cat moves around to the house, puts something sharp in their mouth, and swallows it. By doing this sharp things or toys create irritation in their stomach or may create wounds inside the stomach. Then the cat throws out liquid containing blood inside it. This is known as blood vomit.
7. Brown Coffee Shade Vomit
When blood coming from the upper alimentary tract is partially digested, then this partially digested blood comes out of the feline mouth as a vomit. This condition is not normal So, when you find your cat doing this then immediately consult with your doctor and make everything clear in front of him about your cat’s condition.
How To Treat All Types of Cat Vomiting:
Causes
- Vomiting happens due to the presence of a digestive juice produced by the liver.
- It can also happen when the cat is kept hungry for longer than usual. Bile hurts the stomach leading to vomiting.
- It happens when a cat grooms itself by licking and during that process, Cats ingest hairs which causes hairball vomiting.
- When cats are stressed due to less feeding.
- Ingesting green grass and foods.
- Reflux gastritis pancreatitis, esophagitis etc.
Method
- Feed your cat a small amount of food but feed every 5 to 6 hours.
- Give a small amount of probiotics to your cat with some water or maybe a small amount of healthy food to maintain it if there is no repeated vomiting. Observe the situation.
- You should fast your cat for at least six to eight hours. If the vomiting stops, you can offer food and water. Replace shading toys and bedding with hairball remedies.
Risk level
It is crucial to consult a veterinarian.
Conclusion:
In the whole article, we have explained to you the chart that contains the different colors. These colors of vomit will tell you what happens to your cat and what should you do. The knowledge of various colors of vomit will help you to understand the condition of your cat quickly and can help you to make quick decisions related to your feline’s health. Don’t take it normally when you find any symptoms discussed above. If you let it go like nothing will happen then the normal issue may convert to a serious one.