Why is my 4-month-old kitten vomiting undigested food and lethargic?

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I'm fostering a kitten who is about 4 months old. He was neutered about a week ago. I noticed a pile of vomit that was mostly undigested food. I watched him for a while and he pooped and then vomited up foam. Could he have eating something weird? There is no poison or anything around. But could he have eaten an object? He's lethargic. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 months and 8 days old | 4 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It is possible that he ate something that got stuck in the stomach or intestines. Other possible causes for vomiting in a kitten include hairballs, eating too fast, food allergy or intolerance, intestinal parasites, bacterial or viral infection, among a few others. If Ronnan isn't feeling better tomorrow, or develops additional symptoms such as diarrhea or poor appetite, then he should be checked out by a vet. The vet may recommend diagnostics such as bloodwork, viral testing, intestinal parasite screening, or x-rays to determine the cause of the vomiting.

Why is my 4-month-old kitten vomiting undigested food and lethargic?

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