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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / February 2005please advise
I have a three year old cat, lives indoors and out, He will only eat dry food but lately has been vomiting it back up, undigested. This past day he vomited a large amount and since that time he has been listless and appears to be ill. He spills his water dish and then hangs his head over the dish. but doesn't drink. He is also off his food today. He also seems to be bloated or has gained weight. Would a worm infestation cause these symptoms, although we haven't seen any visible indication. Can anyone help with this, we live in a very rural area and a considerable distance from a vet clinic. thanks for any advice john >I have a three year old cat, lives indoors and out, He will only eat dry >food but lately has been vomiting it back up, undigested. This past day he [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > john You really need to see a vet *immediately,* even if it is a considerable distance. This type of problem cannot be diagnosed over a newsgroup, and you listed *several* factors that can be signs of serious medical problems in cats (vomiting, doesn't eat or drink, bloating). MaryL > >I have a three year old cat, lives indoors and out, He will only eat dry > >food but lately has been vomiting it back up, undigested. This past day he [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > MaryL Agree, could just be a hairball stuck in the digestive tract or something more sinister. Get to a vet regardless of the distance asap!  SignatureI.P.Freely > >I have a three year old cat, lives indoors and out, He will only eat dry > >food but lately has been vomiting it back up, undigested. This past day he [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > MaryL Absolutely! This cat needs to see a vet *immediately*. Bloating could be a sign of pyothorax or chylothorax - which are treatable if a diagnosis and treatment begin quickly. Phil > I have a three year old cat, lives indoors and out, He will only eat dry > food but lately has been vomiting it back up, undigested. This past day he [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Can anyone help with this, we live in a very rural area and a considerable > distance from a vet clinic. Better start driving NOW. > thanks for any advice > > john > > I have a three year old cat, lives indoors and out, He will only eat dry > > food but lately has been vomiting it back up, undigested. This past day he [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Better start driving NOW. If he spends time outside, he may have gotten into poison. I'd start driving now, too (if I could). Signaturehttp://www.slywy.com/pages/hodge.html > I have a three year old cat, lives indoors and out, He will only eat dry > food but lately has been vomiting it back up, undigested. This past day he [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > john I hope you've already called that distant vet clinic & have taken off for there... Cathy Number one rule, when a cat doesn't eat and is listless get it to the vet ASAP. There is something definitely wrong. Celeste > I have a three year old cat, lives indoors and out, He will only eat dry > food but lately has been vomiting it back up, undigested. This past day he [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > john Thanks for the advice folks, the main reason I asked for help is that to access a vet I have to drive 180 miles, we live in a remote corner of the north and travel is quite restrictive in the winter months. I was hoping someone might recognize the symptoms so we could administer some help the cat in the meantime, it could be many days before we can make that trip, . Remote and rural living has it's disadvantages occasionally but the long summer days, and the wildlife make up for it. once again thanks you all mean very well, warm regards to everyone. john. p.s the cat is still alive and we are doing our best to make him comfortable. > Thanks for the advice folks, the main reason I asked for help is that to > access a vet I have to drive 180 miles, we live in a remote corner of the [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > p.s the cat is still alive and we are doing our best to make him > comfortable. Well, I guess there is nothing much else to do until you get him to a vet but definitely try getting water into him as much as possible. Is he going to the bathroom at all? Do you have any turkey that you can grind up really fine and mix with water for him? He could have something as simple as a food reaction that he has developed to the dry food or it could be worse, but simple illnesses that propogate throwing up can lead to a dangerous cycle of throwing up and not eating or drinking. > Thanks for the advice folks, the main reason I asked for help is that to > access a vet I have to drive 180 miles, we live in a remote corner of the [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > p.s the cat is still alive and we are doing our best to make him > comfortable. Why do you live in such a place? What happens when you get sick? Jesus. > Thanks for the advice folks, the main reason I asked for help is that to > access a vet I have to drive 180 miles, we live in a remote corner of the [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > p.s the cat is still alive and we are doing our best to make him > comfortable. Do you have a credit card with ~$650 available credit and live near an open field? I'm asking in all seriousness. Phil
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