There are many reasons for kittens vomiting and foaming. It is necessary to diagnose the cause in time and carry out relevant treatment according to the cause. First of all, if the kitten only foams at the mouth and has no other symptoms, it is most likely because it ate something bitter or tastes bad. There is no need to worry about this situation. It usually gets better after a while. Secondly, if the kitten is frothing 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 prompt medical treatment to avoid delaying the condition. ​​​​​​

1. Foaming caused by eating bitter food

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

2. Foaming caused by poisoning

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

3. Foaming caused by infection with cat plague

If the kitten has not been vaccinated and is vomiting and foaming, it is likely to be infected with feline distemper virus, which is often accompanied by symptoms such as listlessness, anorexia, fever, diarrhea, dehydration and other symptoms. It is recommended that the cat be tested for feline distemper virus antigen to confirm whether it is feline distemper. If the cat is diagnosed with feline distemper, treatment needs to be based on the cat’s symptoms. If the cat has severe vomiting and loose stools, antidiarrheal and antiemetic treatment is required. And carry out infusion to supplement various nutrients and energy required 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. Since 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 the pet hospital for treatment. If the cat is fed at this time, it will further affect the cat’s stomach and Intestinal tract, leading to aggravation of the condition.