HELP! Cat vomits EVERYTHING! Also suffers from DIARRHEA.

I would greatly appreciate input from this group on an ongoing problem
with my 10-year-old cat. She has always had a vomiting problem (yes,
she is given Petromalt for hairballs), but it seems to have worsened
in the last few months. She is also experiencing diarrhea. I have
made more than half a dozen trips to the vet and we have tried nearly
everything: restricting her diet in an attempt to eliminate food
allergies, medication for diarrhea, etc. Many times, if her stomach is
empty, she vomits bile. We have tried 1/4 of a Zantac tablet, but she
seems to vomit even more. She has had a full blood panel, which has
ruled out chronic renal failure or diabetes.

Two month ago, the vet found a lump in her abdomen. Not certain what
it was, and with a dim prognosis, they went in for exploratory/removal
surgery. His educated guess was cancer and he felt perhaps she should
be allowed to expire quietly on the operating table. Fortunately, and
surprisingly, the lump was a build up of bile in her gall bladder,
which they removed and she seemed to be doing better for a while.
However, she is experiencing diarrhea and she vomits nearly all cat
food -- and she is on prescription Science Diet! At this time, the
only food she is able to keep down is baby food, but this is not a
good long-term diet for a cat.

There are five doctors in my vet's office: I have seen three of them
trying to discover the cause of her diarrhea & vomiting. No luck so
far. She is quite thin and I think that lack of proper nutrition
(from both the baby food and hunger) have made her tired & listless.
I have seen her bound up the stairs, and she drinks water, but I know
she is hungry because I have heard her stomach growl.

Anyone have any experience with these symptoms or any ideas? As you
might imagine, I am a bit desperate. Any suggestions are most
welcome.

Thank you in advance. You have always been a most supportive
newsgroup and I respect your knowledge and appreciate your kindness.

Deborah

P.S. "I asked the checker at my grocery store how he knew I was
purchasing baby food for my cat. He explained that when a shopper
buys meat and vegetable baby food, it is usually for a baby and when
they only purchase meat baby food, it is usually for a cat. And they
sell ALOT of baby food to cat people!"

Have they ruled out inflammatory bowel disease? This is a common disorder
that causes diarrhea or vomiting. It can be confirmed by a biopsy. My cat
was diagnosed via ultrasound where they saw her intestines thickened. I
would take her to a specialist, if possible and one that specializes in
internal veterinary medicine (ASAP).
Gail
"Debabe" wrote in message
om...
I would greatly appreciate input from this group on an ongoing problem
with my 10-year-old cat. She has always had a vomiting problem (yes,
she is given Petromalt for hairballs), but it seems to have worsened
in the last few months. She is also experiencing diarrhea. I have
made more than half a dozen trips to the vet and we have tried nearly
everything: restricting her diet in an attempt to eliminate food
allergies, medication for diarrhea, etc. Many times, if her stomach is
empty, she vomits bile. We have tried 1/4 of a Zantac tablet, but she
seems to vomit even more. She has had a full blood panel, which has
ruled out chronic renal failure or diabetes.

Two month ago, the vet found a lump in her abdomen. Not certain what
it was, and with a dim prognosis, they went in for exploratory/removal
surgery. His educated guess was cancer and he felt perhaps she should
be allowed to expire quietly on the operating table. Fortunately, and
surprisingly, the lump was a build up of bile in her gall bladder,
which they removed and she seemed to be doing better for a while.
However, she is experiencing diarrhea and she vomits nearly all cat
food -- and she is on prescription Science Diet! At this time, the
only food she is able to keep down is baby food, but this is not a
good long-term diet for a cat.

There are five doctors in my vet's office: I have seen three of them
trying to discover the cause of her diarrhea & vomiting. No luck so
far. She is quite thin and I think that lack of proper nutrition
(from both the baby food and hunger) have made her tired & listless.
I have seen her bound up the stairs, and she drinks water, but I know
she is hungry because I have heard her stomach growl.

Anyone have any experience with these symptoms or any ideas? As you
might imagine, I am a bit desperate. Any suggestions are most
welcome.

Thank you in advance. You have always been a most supportive
newsgroup and I respect your knowledge and appreciate your kindness.

Deborah

P.S. "I asked the checker at my grocery store how he knew I was
purchasing baby food for my cat. He explained that when a shopper
buys meat and vegetable baby food, it is usually for a baby and when
they only purchase meat baby food, it is usually for a cat. And they
sell ALOT of baby food to cat people!"

Have they ruled out inflammatory bowel disease? This is a common disorder
that causes diarrhea or vomiting. It can be confirmed by a biopsy. My cat
was diagnosed via ultrasound where they saw her intestines thickened. I
would take her to a specialist, if possible and one that specializes in
internal veterinary medicine (ASAP).
Gail
"Debabe" wrote in message
om...
I would greatly appreciate input from this group on an ongoing problem
with my 10-year-old cat. She has always had a vomiting problem (yes,
she is given Petromalt for hairballs), but it seems to have worsened
in the last few months. She is also experiencing diarrhea. I have
made more than half a dozen trips to the vet and we have tried nearly
everything: restricting her diet in an attempt to eliminate food
allergies, medication for diarrhea, etc. Many times, if her stomach is
empty, she vomits bile. We have tried 1/4 of a Zantac tablet, but she
seems to vomit even more. She has had a full blood panel, which has
ruled out chronic renal failure or diabetes.

Two month ago, the vet found a lump in her abdomen. Not certain what
it was, and with a dim prognosis, they went in for exploratory/removal
surgery. His educated guess was cancer and he felt perhaps she should
be allowed to expire quietly on the operating table. Fortunately, and
surprisingly, the lump was a build up of bile in her gall bladder,
which they removed and she seemed to be doing better for a while.
However, she is experiencing diarrhea and she vomits nearly all cat
food -- and she is on prescription Science Diet! At this time, the
only food she is able to keep down is baby food, but this is not a
good long-term diet for a cat.

There are five doctors in my vet's office: I have seen three of them
trying to discover the cause of her diarrhea & vomiting. No luck so
far. She is quite thin and I think that lack of proper nutrition
(from both the baby food and hunger) have made her tired & listless.
I have seen her bound up the stairs, and she drinks water, but I know
she is hungry because I have heard her stomach growl.

Anyone have any experience with these symptoms or any ideas? As you
might imagine, I am a bit desperate. Any suggestions are most
welcome.

Thank you in advance. You have always been a most supportive
newsgroup and I respect your knowledge and appreciate your kindness.

Deborah

P.S. "I asked the checker at my grocery store how he knew I was
purchasing baby food for my cat. He explained that when a shopper
buys meat and vegetable baby food, it is usually for a baby and when
they only purchase meat baby food, it is usually for a cat. And they
sell ALOT of baby food to cat people!"

Have they ruled out inflammatory bowel disease? This is a common disorder
that causes diarrhea or vomiting. It can be confirmed by a biopsy. My cat
was diagnosed via ultrasound where they saw her intestines thickened. I
would take her to a specialist, if possible and one that specializes in
internal veterinary medicine (ASAP).
Gail
"Debabe" wrote in message
om...
I would greatly appreciate input from this group on an ongoing problem
with my 10-year-old cat. She has always had a vomiting problem (yes,
she is given Petromalt for hairballs), but it seems to have worsened
in the last few months. She is also experiencing diarrhea. I have
made more than half a dozen trips to the vet and we have tried nearly
everything: restricting her diet in an attempt to eliminate food
allergies, medication for diarrhea, etc. Many times, if her stomach is
empty, she vomits bile. We have tried 1/4 of a Zantac tablet, but she
seems to vomit even more. She has had a full blood panel, which has
ruled out chronic renal failure or diabetes.

Two month ago, the vet found a lump in her abdomen. Not certain what
it was, and with a dim prognosis, they went in for exploratory/removal
surgery. His educated guess was cancer and he felt perhaps she should
be allowed to expire quietly on the operating table. Fortunately, and
surprisingly, the lump was a build up of bile in her gall bladder,
which they removed and she seemed to be doing better for a while.
However, she is experiencing diarrhea and she vomits nearly all cat
food -- and she is on prescription Science Diet! At this time, the
only food she is able to keep down is baby food, but this is not a
good long-term diet for a cat.

There are five doctors in my vet's office: I have seen three of them
trying to discover the cause of her diarrhea & vomiting. No luck so
far. She is quite thin and I think that lack of proper nutrition
(from both the baby food and hunger) have made her tired & listless.
I have seen her bound up the stairs, and she drinks water, but I know
she is hungry because I have heard her stomach growl.

Anyone have any experience with these symptoms or any ideas? As you
might imagine, I am a bit desperate. Any suggestions are most
welcome.

Thank you in advance. You have always been a most supportive
newsgroup and I respect your knowledge and appreciate your kindness.

Deborah

P.S. "I asked the checker at my grocery store how he knew I was
purchasing baby food for my cat. He explained that when a shopper
buys meat and vegetable baby food, it is usually for a baby and when
they only purchase meat baby food, it is usually for a cat. And they
sell ALOT of baby food to cat people!"

"Gail" wrote in message ...
Have they ruled out inflammatory bowel disease? This is a common disorder
that causes diarrhea or vomiting. It can be confirmed by a biopsy. My cat
was diagnosed via ultrasound where they saw her intestines thickened. I
would take her to a specialist, if possible and one that specializes in
internal veterinary medicine (ASAP).
Gail

That is the best advice Deborah can get.

To Deborah,

Go to http://www.acvim.org/Kittleson/search.htm and do a search for an
internal medicine Diplomate/Specialist in your area. American College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine Diplomates are about the best there is.



If you can't find an ACVIM specialist in your area, my second choice would
be an ABVP Diplomate/Feline Specialist (American Board of Veterinary
Practitioners).

Go to http://www.abvp.com/diplosearch1.htm http://www.abvp.com/


Good luck,

Phil

"Gail" wrote in message ...
Have they ruled out inflammatory bowel disease? This is a common disorder
that causes diarrhea or vomiting. It can be confirmed by a biopsy. My cat
was diagnosed via ultrasound where they saw her intestines thickened. I
would take her to a specialist, if possible and one that specializes in
internal veterinary medicine (ASAP).
Gail

That is the best advice Deborah can get.

To Deborah,

Go to http://www.acvim.org/Kittleson/search.htm and do a search for an
internal medicine Diplomate/Specialist in your area. American College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine Diplomates are about the best there is.



If you can't find an ACVIM specialist in your area, my second choice would
be an ABVP Diplomate/Feline Specialist (American Board of Veterinary
Practitioners).

Go to http://www.abvp.com/diplosearch1.htm http://www.abvp.com/


Good luck,

Phil

"Gail" wrote in message ...
Have they ruled out inflammatory bowel disease? This is a common disorder
that causes diarrhea or vomiting. It can be confirmed by a biopsy. My cat
was diagnosed via ultrasound where they saw her intestines thickened. I
would take her to a specialist, if possible and one that specializes in
internal veterinary medicine (ASAP).
Gail

That is the best advice Deborah can get.

To Deborah,

Go to http://www.acvim.org/Kittleson/search.htm and do a search for an
internal medicine Diplomate/Specialist in your area. American College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine Diplomates are about the best there is.



If you can't find an ACVIM specialist in your area, my second choice would
be an ABVP Diplomate/Feline Specialist (American Board of Veterinary
Practitioners).

Go to http://www.abvp.com/diplosearch1.htm http://www.abvp.com/


Good luck,

Phil

in article , Debabe at
wrote on 9/10/03 3:58 AM:

I would greatly appreciate input from this group on an ongoing problem
with my 10-year-old cat. She has always had a vomiting problem (yes,
she is given Petromalt for hairballs), but it seems to have worsened
in the last few months. She is also experiencing diarrhea. I have
made more than half a dozen trips to the vet and we have tried nearly
everything: restricting her diet in an attempt to eliminate food
allergies, medication for diarrhea, etc. Many times, if her stomach is
empty, she vomits bile. We have tried 1/4 of a Zantac tablet, but she
seems to vomit even more. She has had a full blood panel, which has
ruled out chronic renal failure or diabetes.

Two month ago, the vet found a lump in her abdomen. Not certain what
it was, and with a dim prognosis, they went in for exploratory/removal
surgery. His educated guess was cancer and he felt perhaps she should
be allowed to expire quietly on the operating table. Fortunately, and
surprisingly, the lump was a build up of bile in her gall bladder,
which they removed and she seemed to be doing better for a while.
However, she is experiencing diarrhea and she vomits nearly all cat
food -- and she is on prescription Science Diet! At this time, the
only food she is able to keep down is baby food, but this is not a
good long-term diet for a cat.

There are five doctors in my vet's office: I have seen three of them
trying to discover the cause of her diarrhea & vomiting. No luck so
far. She is quite thin and I think that lack of proper nutrition
(from both the baby food and hunger) have made her tired & listless.
I have seen her bound up the stairs, and she drinks water, but I know
she is hungry because I have heard her stomach growl.

Anyone have any experience with these symptoms or any ideas? As you
might imagine, I am a bit desperate. Any suggestions are most
welcome.

Thank you in advance. You have always been a most supportive
newsgroup and I respect your knowledge and appreciate your kindness.

Deborah

P.S. "I asked the checker at my grocery store how he knew I was
purchasing baby food for my cat. He explained that when a shopper
buys meat and vegetable baby food, it is usually for a baby and when
they only purchase meat baby food, it is usually for a cat. And they
sell ALOT of baby food to cat people!"

If she can keep baby food down her, perhaps you can buy some nutritional
supplements to put in it making it her own food. There must be some additive
in regular catfood it causing a problem. You will have to work with a vet on
this, but it's sure what I would try.

Karen

in article , Debabe at
wrote on 9/10/03 3:58 AM:

I would greatly appreciate input from this group on an ongoing problem
with my 10-year-old cat. She has always had a vomiting problem (yes,
she is given Petromalt for hairballs), but it seems to have worsened
in the last few months. She is also experiencing diarrhea. I have
made more than half a dozen trips to the vet and we have tried nearly
everything: restricting her diet in an attempt to eliminate food
allergies, medication for diarrhea, etc. Many times, if her stomach is
empty, she vomits bile. We have tried 1/4 of a Zantac tablet, but she
seems to vomit even more. She has had a full blood panel, which has
ruled out chronic renal failure or diabetes.

Two month ago, the vet found a lump in her abdomen. Not certain what
it was, and with a dim prognosis, they went in for exploratory/removal
surgery. His educated guess was cancer and he felt perhaps she should
be allowed to expire quietly on the operating table. Fortunately, and
surprisingly, the lump was a build up of bile in her gall bladder,
which they removed and she seemed to be doing better for a while.
However, she is experiencing diarrhea and she vomits nearly all cat
food -- and she is on prescription Science Diet! At this time, the
only food she is able to keep down is baby food, but this is not a
good long-term diet for a cat.

There are five doctors in my vet's office: I have seen three of them
trying to discover the cause of her diarrhea & vomiting. No luck so
far. She is quite thin and I think that lack of proper nutrition
(from both the baby food and hunger) have made her tired & listless.
I have seen her bound up the stairs, and she drinks water, but I know
she is hungry because I have heard her stomach growl.

Anyone have any experience with these symptoms or any ideas? As you
might imagine, I am a bit desperate. Any suggestions are most
welcome.

Thank you in advance. You have always been a most supportive
newsgroup and I respect your knowledge and appreciate your kindness.

Deborah

P.S. "I asked the checker at my grocery store how he knew I was
purchasing baby food for my cat. He explained that when a shopper
buys meat and vegetable baby food, it is usually for a baby and when
they only purchase meat baby food, it is usually for a cat. And they
sell ALOT of baby food to cat people!"

If she can keep baby food down her, perhaps you can buy some nutritional
supplements to put in it making it her own food. There must be some additive
in regular catfood it causing a problem. You will have to work with a vet on
this, but it's sure what I would try.

Karen

in article , Debabe at
wrote on 9/10/03 3:58 AM:

I would greatly appreciate input from this group on an ongoing problem
with my 10-year-old cat. She has always had a vomiting problem (yes,
she is given Petromalt for hairballs), but it seems to have worsened
in the last few months. She is also experiencing diarrhea. I have
made more than half a dozen trips to the vet and we have tried nearly
everything: restricting her diet in an attempt to eliminate food
allergies, medication for diarrhea, etc. Many times, if her stomach is
empty, she vomits bile. We have tried 1/4 of a Zantac tablet, but she
seems to vomit even more. She has had a full blood panel, which has
ruled out chronic renal failure or diabetes.

Two month ago, the vet found a lump in her abdomen. Not certain what
it was, and with a dim prognosis, they went in for exploratory/removal
surgery. His educated guess was cancer and he felt perhaps she should
be allowed to expire quietly on the operating table. Fortunately, and
surprisingly, the lump was a build up of bile in her gall bladder,
which they removed and she seemed to be doing better for a while.
However, she is experiencing diarrhea and she vomits nearly all cat
food -- and she is on prescription Science Diet! At this time, the
only food she is able to keep down is baby food, but this is not a
good long-term diet for a cat.

There are five doctors in my vet's office: I have seen three of them
trying to discover the cause of her diarrhea & vomiting. No luck so
far. She is quite thin and I think that lack of proper nutrition
(from both the baby food and hunger) have made her tired & listless.
I have seen her bound up the stairs, and she drinks water, but I know
she is hungry because I have heard her stomach growl.

Anyone have any experience with these symptoms or any ideas? As you
might imagine, I am a bit desperate. Any suggestions are most
welcome.

Thank you in advance. You have always been a most supportive
newsgroup and I respect your knowledge and appreciate your kindness.

Deborah

P.S. "I asked the checker at my grocery store how he knew I was
purchasing baby food for my cat. He explained that when a shopper
buys meat and vegetable baby food, it is usually for a baby and when
they only purchase meat baby food, it is usually for a cat. And they
sell ALOT of baby food to cat people!"

If she can keep baby food down her, perhaps you can buy some nutritional
supplements to put in it making it her own food. There must be some additive
in regular catfood it causing a problem. You will have to work with a vet on
this, but it's sure what I would try.

Karen