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Cat repeatedly vomiting?
sleep) but this is getting scary and he's lost a lot of weight. He has also
become very affectionate. He is booked in to have some blood taken for a full bloodwork on Friday morning but I wonder if anyone can give me an idea what the likely problem could be? Kidneys? Liver? Cancer? Either way I get a feeling in my bones Loss of weight and vomiting can be signs of kidney disease (one of mine has it) but with the proper care and special food he can live for *years* with it; it is not an automatic death sentence. Mine has had it for 4 years now and is still the same. The blood profile and urinalysis will show if the kidneys are failing. If that is what is turns out to be here is a really good UK site: http://www.felinecrf.org Anna -- Message posted via CatKB.com http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ealth/200602/1 |
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Cat repeatedly vomiting?
"Niel Humphreys" wrote in message ... wrote in message oups.com... Thanks for the advice but we've already been there. He's half maine coone and has always had hairball problems. for the last 2 or 3 years he's been getting hairball paste on a few treats every other day. You might want to try giving him the treats a couple 'o few times a day to keep things moving along. -- Hmm. Is there anything different about the vomiting, compared to the previous hairballs? Nope, just the hair is coming out in little clumps with each vomit instead of one large one every couple of days. I am wondering if one of these big hairballs has started to go through the stomach instead of coming back up and caused a blockage in the intestines or something (gone down too far to be vomited back up). Could be. Cats don't have "housekeeper contractions"- like dogs do- that clean out hair and other indigestible material from the digestive track between meals . So, if the cat's gastric motility is a little on the slow side hair can accumulate in the intestinal tract faster than in a cat with normal gastric motility. This is probably why some cats have chronic hairball problems and others don't. The problem is probably exacerbated if the cat has long hair and/or grooms other cats. If I were you, I'd probably opt for x-rays to rule out an obstruction or partial obstruction. Does he have any constipation problems? Not that I noticed but he goes outside to do that....except for last night when there was a large log in the place where he does every now and again poo inside. Unsupervised access to the outdoors really complicates monitoring a cat's elimination behavior and the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems. You might want to think about keeping him inside for a few days so you can monitor him more closely. Good luck, Phil |
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"Phil P." wrote in message
news:MG2Jf.34372$lo3.181@trnddc07... "Niel Humphreys" wrote in message ... wrote in message oups.com... Thanks for the advice but we've already been there. He's half maine coone and has always had hairball problems. for the last 2 or 3 years he's been getting hairball paste on a few treats every other day. You might want to try giving him the treats a couple 'o few times a day to keep things moving along. Already on that, he's had them twice today and yesterday. Today he's managed to keep 2 meals down and only puked when he first woke up this morning. Unsupervised access to the outdoors really complicates monitoring a cat's elimination behavior and the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems. You might want to think about keeping him inside for a few days so you can monitor him more closely. He'd go up the wall (normally) but since he became ill has not gone outside for quite a few days. That would also present a problem with my second oldest cat who, if he can't get out, he will just eliminate there and then by the door. The 2 kittens are very well behaved though. Good luck, Thanks Phil. I just had a good look at the site Anna posted and he does seem to have a lot of the symptoms of CRF, I imagine this will show in his bloodwork. -- Niel H |
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Cat repeatedly vomiting?
"Niel Humphreys" admin sznzozwzdzoznzczozmzpzuztzezrzs.co.uk
wrote: "John Doe" jdoe usenet.love.invalid wrote in message The vet could not find any sign of a problem (no lumps and normal temperature etc) and has pumped him with what I assume are anti-biotics and steroids which seemed to work immediately afterwards as he kept a meal down but is back to being sick all over the house now. If you have the time, try feeding him a little bit at a time frequently. Even if you can't do it forever, try it for a few days. If you do, please report your results. Thanks, I free feed my 4 cats so there is always food in a bowl for them (Hills science plan) so he doesn't really like being given food when I want him to eat. How does his preference have anything to do with you trying to stop his frequent barfing? They get a tin of soft in the mornings & I put a little bowl in front of him where he was sleeping just now. He woke up, turned his nose up, got up and puked some bile by the door (caught it on a sheet of A3 fortunately). At the slightest sign, I can wake up from a dead sleep, grab a Styrofoam plate, and get to where my cat is going to barf. Your experience sounded exactly like mine, including multiple cats and free feeding (or feeding a lot at one time. Feeding my cat very small amounts frequently appears to be working. About one more week of trial and that will prove it. Too bad you have twice as many cats. -- Niel H Path: newssvr21.news.prodigy.com!newsdbm04.news.prodigy. com!newsdst01.news.prodigy.com!newsmst01b.news.pro digy.com!prodigy.com!newscon06.news.prodigy.com!pr odigy.net!border1.nntp.dca.giganews.com!nntp.gigan ews.com!local01.nntp.dca.giganews.com!nntp.pipex.n et!news.pipex.net.POSTED!not-for-mail NNTP-Posting-Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 03:31:00 -0600 From: "Niel Humphreys" admin sznzozwzdzoznzczozmzpzuztzezrzs.co.uk Newsgroups: rec.pets.cats.health+behav References: hfednXNMbL5cmGneRVnyjw pipex.net Xns976BEA189A485follydom 207.115.17.102 Subject: Cat repeatedly vomiting? Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 09:30:51 -0000 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2670 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2670 X-RFC2646: Format=Flowed; Original Message-ID: jsudncBv1dnJ22neRVnyiA pipex.net Lines: 36 NNTP-Posting-Host: 81.178.102.177 X-Trace: sv3-bdZakta/7eywSvLmpWXp1lLk037S8ZaSb6IPGfN4kBXpsvaHz0pfRiSytR K4datVnx/HRFcxyoONKRQ!AG04q7p4iVOZrAxA3a3lKY3nWCpn6acQxYfLl CiMZfWq/oMDxDF4j/lPQs8EQ46eHhi7ZTDP4CuZ!Z1BPIDm1qK5usg== X-Complaints-To: abuse dsl.pipex.net X-DMCA-Complaints-To: abuse dsl.pipex.net X-Abuse-and-DMCA-Info: Please be sure to forward a copy of ALL headers X-Abuse-and-DMCA-Info: Otherwise we will be unable to process your complaint properly X-Postfilter: 1.3.32 Xref: prodigy.net rec.pets.cats.health+behav:423973 |
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Niel Humphreys wrote: wrote in message oups.com... Thanks for the advice but we've already been there. He's half maine coone and has always had hairball problems. for the last 2 or 3 years he's been getting hairball paste on a few treats every other day. -- Hmm. Is there anything different about the vomiting, compared to the previous hairballs? Nope, just the hair is coming out in little clumps with each vomit instead of one large one every couple of days. I am wondering if one of these big hairballs has started to go through the stomach instead of coming back up and caused a blockage in the intestines or something (gone down too far to be vomited back up). I think that is what was happening with Kira. She had a couple episodes where she was growling, and she was obviously in pain. It was similar to a time a few years ago where the vet's exam (massage) solved it, so I was able to massage her and help her get over it. The first time, she felt really full. Like an inflated balloon. The second time scared me because I felt something. She was full, so I felt something that felt like a ball or large grape. It could have been a hairball trying to pass. She felt better after the massage, and there was nothing there when I went to the vet. So, it could be one hairball is blocking, or partially blocking, the system, so other food cannot pass. That is probably why Kira was throwing up. There just wasn't any room in the system. Now that I am using the hairball stuff, Laxatone, she is doing much better. Does he have any constipation problems? Not that I noticed but he goes outside to do that....except for last night when there was a large log in the place where he does every now and again poo inside. Does he get growly or look miserable much? Maybe start feeling his belly every day. Do a massage slowly along his belly and see it feels different sometimes. Kira felt fine when I took her to the vet, but she felt wrong both times that she was growly. What tests has the vet done? Preliminary at the moment. Temperature, felt around, listened to heart and breathing, looked down throat. He said that aside from the symptoms I was describing everything seemed normal. Advised to see if the steroids and anti-biotics did anything and if not do full bloodwork in case they are initial symptoms of a bigger problem that isn't yet obvious. -- I'd get the bloodwork. He;s a senior, so you should get that anyway to catch stuff early. You might try an x-ray to see if there is a blockage. Also, ask about antacids. Both times that I had a dog and cat on antibiotics, I was told to give them antacids at the same time. It could be that the medicine is irritating his stomach. |
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Niel Humphreys wrote: "Rene S." wrote in message ups.com... Ask your vet about pancreatitis. I just went through this with my cat--very scary. When he has the bloodwork done, make sure to include the amalazye and lipase tests too. If they are elevated and the vomiting continues, this may be a sign of pancreatitis. Thanks, will do in the morning. The vet mentioned having the full battery of tests so I will ask him if these are included. I gave him a double dose of his furball medicine this morning and he managed to keep some food down this afternoon and has just eaten again..... fingers crossed. You might just need to keep him at a higher level. My vet had me start at 3 inches of the stuff out of the tube every day for a few days and then a few times a week. She's still having a little bit of a problem, so I have kept her on it every day and will lower the amount. You mentioned double dose, but I don't know what your regular dose sizes are. It may be that increasing it is all you need. It sounds like you are having some improvement with it. |
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"John Doe" wrote in message
... "Niel Humphreys" admin sznzozwzdzoznzczozmzpzuztzezrzs.co.uk wrote: Thanks, I free feed my 4 cats so there is always food in a bowl for them (Hills science plan) so he doesn't really like being given food when I want him to eat. How does his preference have anything to do with you trying to stop his frequent barfing? You said try and feed him small bits of food at a time. When food is always around and he is used to that I can't force feed him when I want him to eat. Doesn't work with cats. They get a tin of soft in the mornings & I put a little bowl in front of him where he was sleeping just now. He woke up, turned his nose up, got up and puked some bile by the door (caught it on a sheet of A3 fortunately). At the slightest sign, I can wake up from a dead sleep, grab a Styrofoam plate, and get to where my cat is going to barf. All 4 of mine sleep through the night. Q barfs when he wakes up and then during the day when I am in & out with work. I am rarely around to catch him but usually come homw to something that needs cleaning up. Niel H |
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oups.com... Niel Humphreys wrote: wrote in message oups.com... Does he get growly or look miserable much? Maybe start feeling his belly every day. Do a massage slowly along his belly and see it feels different sometimes. Kira felt fine when I took her to the vet, but she felt wrong both times that she was growly. Lol, Q is the most cantancerous ill tempered cat I have ever come across. All hiss and wind though, he never actually attacks, just spits a lot. Seriously he has become the opposite lately, extremely affectionate and soft which he always was with me but now allows other people to stroke him and lets me pick him up. I'd get the bloodwork. He;s a senior, so you should get that anyway to catch stuff early. Yes, I think I will get it done on my other 'oldie' who is 13 just in case though he is in great health at the moment. Niel H |
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Margarita Salt wrote:
John Doe wrote in rec.pets.cats.health+behav: At the slightest sign, I can wake up from a dead sleep, grab a Styrofoam plate, and get to where my cat is going to barf. Kami makes an announcement before she barfs. When I hear that particular yowl, I can usually scooch her onto the linoleum, or slide newpaper or something under her. At first, I tried to relocate. I have determined that sliding something under her barf area is quicker and less traumatic than grabbing/relocating her. I just have to know where the Styrofoam plate is located for quick access. Good luck. |
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"Niel Humphreys" admin sznzozwzdzoznzczozmzpzuztzezrzs.co.uk
wrote: "John Doe" jdoe usenet.love.invalid wrote in message news:Xns976C7F5FF7EAEfollydom 207.115.17.102... "Niel Humphreys" admin sznzozwzdzoznzczozmzpzuztzezrzs.co.uk wrote: Thanks, I free feed my 4 cats so there is always food in a bowl for them (Hills science plan) so he doesn't really like being given food when I want him to eat. How does his preference have anything to do with you trying to stop his frequent barfing? You said try and feed him small bits of food at a time. When food is always around and he is used to that I can't force feed him when I want him to eat. Doesn't work with cats. I didn't say anything about force feeding. It's up to you of course. I realize having four cats makes it more difficult and maybe even impossible since you are gone during the day. But I think you're right to be concerned. Vomiting can cause lung disease, like a reaction to vomit getting into their lungs. Good luck. Niel H Path: newssvr25.news.prodigy.net!newssvr14.news.prodigy. com!newssvr12.news.prodigy.com!newsdbm04.news.prod igy.com!newsdbm03.news.prodigy.com!newsdst01.news. prodigy.com!newsmst01b.news.prodigy.com!prodigy.co m!newscon06.news.prodigy.com!prodigy.net!border1.n ntp.dca.giganews.com!nntp.giganews.com!local01.nnt p.dca.giganews.com!nntp.pipex.net!news.pipex.net.P OSTED!not-for-mail NNTP-Posting-Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:25:44 -0600 From: "Niel Humphreys" admin sznzozwzdzoznzczozmzpzuztzezrzs.co.uk Newsgroups: rec.pets.cats.health+behav References: hfednXNMbL5cmGneRVnyjw pipex.net Xns976BEA189A485follydom 207.115.17.102 jsudncBv1dnJ22neRVnyiA pipex.net Xns976C7F5FF7EAEfollydom 207.115.17.102 Subject: Cat repeatedly vomiting? Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:25:35 -0000 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2670 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2670 X-RFC2646: Format=Flowed; Original Message-ID: zP2dnXYAV-ElTGnenZ2dnUVZ8t2dnZ2d pipex.net Lines: 31 NNTP-Posting-Host: 81.178.102.177 X-Trace: sv3-LnXfHQR9bn+mbtFcQ4PBFimDBsjdh+09fwrT1e6glclrstD5gT lHMo0eOIa1woOMHlePMM6cqey3WB9!KMV4QKidn6iMfEpastAW oWyj4nLc3L63BwPlY6Xz1FGAyyFSphng6zMu1wlBeTG1EXWYjE aDmNzx!8sknw27GGm58/57okPq6gXkzn1A= X-Complaints-To: abuse dsl.pipex.net X-DMCA-Complaints-To: abuse dsl.pipex.net X-Abuse-and-DMCA-Info: Please be sure to forward a copy of ALL headers X-Abuse-and-DMCA-Info: Otherwise we will be unable to process your complaint properly X-Postfilter: 1.3.32 Xref: prodigy.net rec.pets.cats.health+behav:424026 |
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