My cat has been lethargic and anorexic; he vomits about every other
day. His third eyelid is showing somewhat. He is such a good boy and we
don't know what else to do; the vet can't figure it out yet and our
prior experiences with this vet have been very good.
His feces often times (not always) smell like feces and vomit, they
have a very heavy, dull, pungent smell (this is recent) - sometimes
they are formed and sometimes they aren't. His coat seems scruffier
than usual.
He doesn't want to eat or drink much, but will do both sometimes,
especially after having a Prednisone (which was a last resport to get
him to eat and drink).
He is losing weight and has been on 5mg of Prednisone for about 2
weeks. The vet has done lab work; the lab work comes back normal and
within range execpt for the ALT (liver enzyme maybe) was very slightly
elevated, but the Dr. said that wasn't diagnostic.
Our cat Mike is a 10 year old DSH and we love him so much. He is
mostly indoor but does go outside for short outings daily. He cries
inconsolably a lot and seems to not want to jump like he used to.
He will still purr at times, he sleeps more than usual for him. We
don't know what to do and are so worried; can anybody suggest anything?
We're thinking the next steps may be an MRI or Ultrasound but they are
so expensive and we have already spent a lot of money trying to get
diagnosed and the vet (who has been a good vet) doesn't seem to be able
to figure it out yet.
We love him so much; he is our best friend - if you have any
suggestion, please post here or email us - it would be greatly
appreciated.
Barb P - 29 Dec 2006 01:22 GMT
If he cries alot, that sounds like he is in pain...as for purring. Purring
isnt just for when a cat is happy...when they are nervous or upset, they
will purr,too. I would get a second opinion from another vet.
My thoughts will be with you!

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Barb P
> My cat has been lethargic and anorexic; he vomits about every other
> day. His third eyelid is showing somewhat. He is such a good boy and we
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> suggestion, please post here or email us - it would be greatly
> appreciated.
mahkba@gmail.com - 30 Dec 2006 04:14 GMT
Thanks Barb and Momo -
We went back to the vet and he is doing better now after a steriod shot
and subcu liquids, potassium, etc. We're hoping he stays bounced back.
> If he cries alot, that sounds like he is in pain...as for purring. Purring
> isnt just for when a cat is happy...when they are nervous or upset, they
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> > suggestion, please post here or email us - it would be greatly
> > appreciated.
MoMo - 29 Dec 2006 16:27 GMT
I agree with Barb, definitely go for a second opinion.
>My cat has been lethargic and anorexic; he vomits about every other
>day. His third eyelid is showing somewhat. He is such a good boy and we
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>suggestion, please post here or email us - it would be greatly
>appreciated.
Barb P - 01 Jan 2007 15:20 GMT
how is Mike doing?

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Barb P
> My cat has been lethargic and anorexic; he vomits about every other
> day. His third eyelid is showing somewhat. He is such a good boy and we
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> suggestion, please post here or email us - it would be greatly
> appreciated.
Ruth Russell - 05 Jan 2007 20:43 GMT
My suggestion would be to take the cat to a veterinary speciality clinic or
find a veterinary teaching hospital. I've had very good success at both.
The key is to go in on an emergency basis (at night). You usually need a
referal to a speciality clinic from your vet.
I live in Colorado and got very good treatment for my cat at CSU in Ft.
Collins.
Good luck.
Ruth
> My cat has been lethargic and anorexic; he vomits about every other
> day. His third eyelid is showing somewhat. He is such a good boy and we
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> suggestion, please post here or email us - it would be greatly
> appreciated.
Cadman - 06 Jan 2007 07:40 GMT
I'm afraid your poor kitty made the mistake of watching you "make love" to your transvestite lover.
You sick f.ck! Why would you do that to your poor kitty? NOW do you understand the vomit-laden
feces and the loss of appetite? And the purring? The poor cat is SHIVERING!!! He's scarred for
life, you twisted sack of sh.t.
Regards,
Cadman
> My cat has been lethargic and anorexic; he vomits about every other
> day. His third eyelid is showing somewhat. He is such a good boy and we
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> suggestion, please post here or email us - it would be greatly
> appreciated.
Matthew - 06 Jan 2007 18:33 GMT
"Cadman" <cadman@sonic.net>
God you area waste of life. Take a gun put in your mouth and pull the
trigger. Give something to make your parents proud for once.