"Jay Goldstein" wrote in message ...
My 12 year old male tabby is exhibiting behaviour that has my vet stumped.

Hi,

Strangely enough, vomiting at night was the first sign that we had a
problem with Peewee (my 12 year-old) - first it was food residue and
bile, then the same with a little bit of fur - then a furball, then
bloody bile - and he was SICK (also diarrhea). After a week of
observation and treatment with antacids and fluids, the major problem
seems to have been a giant furball(s) - which he passed over the
period of a week. If you want the details, search for this ng for
"Peewee" and you will find my chronicled posts. I consulted a feline
specialist who recommended exploratory surgery combined with biopsy -
her assessment was this: "Why spend $300+ on X-ray and a barium
series when you will probably end up going to surgery anyway? I tend
to agree. I opted to wait it out, change his diet, keep fluids and
antacids down him, and give him LOTS of attention - and for me, it
paid off because he passed the blockage.
Also note that just prior to this, the cat seemed fine - ate well, and
was pottying regularly.

Anyway, best of luck - it might be in your best interest to change
diet first - go to a canned food (Peewee was prescribed the Purina
diabetic diet as it is easy to digest and high in protein - A/D is too
rich) before resorting to more drastic measures. I would also force
fluids and/or have the vet give kitty Sub-q fluids.

Hope he feels better soon,

-L.