Gem_Seb Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 My poor Seb keeps being sick, I woke up to him wretching up yesterday morning, since this he was sick 3 times last night and once this morning, it always has whole buscuits and food in it so seems to be shortly after eating. Any ideas? I'm worried he may have a hairball but ive never had a cat with a hairball stuck so dont know what im looking for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Is he bright otherwise? Keen to eat (although best he doesn't for now), diarrhoea? What is he bringing up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 He was keen to eat until this morning, he has ignored his food which isnt like him.. He is bringing up lumpy orange stuff, it did have hair in it yesterday but this morning i couldnt really see any.. He doesnt go out so i know its nothing hes eaten or touched... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Worms............ The Chillster was up chucking last week,took him to the vet today & he has been given his 3 monthly worming pill a couple of weeks early. The vet said it was the most likely cause for sudden vomiting in a cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 But he literally will not step outside the back door! and I still worm, flea and vaccinate them anyway just in case he decides he does want to go off on a little expedition one day! His sister is fine but I have washed up the food.water bowls in boiling water etc just in case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 Just noticed his breathing is slightly erratic, really fast then it slows down, hes not hot at all, its really hard to tell with him as well as he generally is such a soppy cat anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie50 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 make sure cat has access to water but try not to feed at the moment there are things on market that you can give re hair ball but my cats have always just sorted this out by themselves - normally with a lot of reching involved (not pleasant) some cat milk may help..........I would suggest leave alone unless cat continues to be sick and has diarrohea even if cat does not go out you should worm hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Worm him and give the little munchkin some milk to soothe his tummy (unless he's a cat who poops explosively after milk). If he seems ok in himself, he probably is. I have one who throws up through nervous excitement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Just noticed his breathing is slightly erratic, really fast then it slows down, hes not hot at all, its really hard to tell with him as well as he generally is such a soppy cat anyway! I'd pop him down to the vets. I don't know how old he is but if he is an elderly chap I would get him checked more quickly that if he is a young chap. I actually wouldn't worm unless your vet tells you to at this point as it could irritate his gut further. If he never goes outdoors worms wouldn't be that high on my list (can get tapeworm from fleas though). In the meantime I would starve him for 24 hours and give plain water only to drink rather than milk. If you do start feeding him again, no dairy or red meat. Boiled chicken or fish little and often is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 Managed to get an appointment at the vets, he isnt quite sure whats going on, could just be a simple stomach bug or something more! Hes given him some anti acid injections as he was starting to cry when he was last sick, This has clamed him down a lot and he has eaten about 20 mins ago, as yet the food hasnt reappeared! We have some liquid stuff to give him then another check up tomorrow evening.. The vet was only concerned as his bladder feels really small so he may not be drinking enough. Glad i took him in as we had such a ill cat with our last one i do panic a bit but he seems a lot better now and will see how he gets on tomorrow! Thanks for all the replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I hope he's okay by tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Well done Sounds like your concern was justified and great that you can settle for the evening without worrying about a late night trip to the vets in a panic. Hope he picks up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 Well the food stayed down longer than it has for a few days but reappeared at 9pm! poor thing has taken himself off to bed now.. It was my day off work today luckily back in tomrrow but i dont work far away so will be popping home at lucnhtime to check on him before his appointment at 6.. He hasnt used the litter tray all day and i havent seen him drink anything either. his sister isnt too happy about this either as she wants to play but hes not having any of it! shes very wingy tonight and we are having to entertain her instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Fingers crossed that he is feeling better today. My old cat used to have sickness bouts, which we always put down to hair balls, she lived until the ripe old age of 19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebC Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hope he's on the mend. Hugs to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 He went for his check up this evening and the vets have decided to keep him in, hes very dehydrated and when they tookhis temprature blood came out on the thermonmeter. He said he can feel a small lump by his pancreaus.. Hes being kept in on a drip to try and rehydrate him and do some blood tests, Soooo glad we are insured as he thinks it may come to the total of 300-400 or 500-600 if he doesnt improve overnight and has to have a scan tomorrow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Oh Gem-seb, I'm sorry he's no better. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for him and for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Oh dear, that is worrying news for you. Fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Fingers crossed from me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklyrabbit Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 More finger crossing from me too - good luck little pussy cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hes got to stay in tonight as well, they did ask us to go in and see him after work as he is finding things quite stressful in there.. hes a lot perkier now so hopefully another night on the drip will mean he can come home tomorrow.. fingers crossed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hes home!! we have to feed him on a special diet until they get the pancreaus test resulkts back but he is alot happier and its so nice to have him home!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Bet he'll feel much better now he's home, and you will too. Hope they can sort him out, enjoy lots of furry cuddles with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Oh that's really good news, I'm so glad for you all. Lots of catty cuddles in order I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Fingers crossed for him, glad you have him home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
