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Vet or not?

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Hoppyhops · 15/05/2020 06:27

Normally I’d just go straight to the vet but with COVID and everything I’m a bit wary of making an unnecessary trip. My cat is about 7 and perfectly healthy (perhaps a little on the fat side). I noticed yesterday morning that she’d been sick twice and there was lots of grass in her sick so put it down to that. However, she was sick twice more when she was outside in the afternoon but seemed ok otherwise.

Then, about 11pm, after spending all evening upstairs (rare for her-she loves to be with us usually) she was sick twice more and, as I went to check in her, she panicked and jumped in my husband’s box of computer equipment (obviously knew she wouldn’t make it to the litter tray) and exploded diarrhoea everywhere! She was really unsettled, panting a little and crying like she was in pain when I lifted her. I left her downstairs with water and no food in the hope she’d settle.

Came down about 5am and she seems a lot brighter in herself. Purring, running to the door to greet me and she even managed to nibble a few biscuits (won’t have water though) but is still clearly not 100% as she was twitchy for a good 10-15 mins after. She’s had a little nap and is now awake but settled on me, purring. She does keep farting the smelliest farts/licking her bum and isn’t very vocal which is unusual as she’s extremely chatty (bossy) normally.

So, she does seem better, but still not ‘right’. Would you put it down to a stomach upset, something she ate, or take her to the vets?

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Toddlerteaplease · 15/05/2020 06:29

I would take her for a check up. You'll ha e to wait in the car though.

LittleCabbage · 15/05/2020 06:35

I'm a vet. She is brighter today so I would just monitor her at home. If she becomes less bright, ring your vet as she may be getting dehydrated, and need a drip, but otherwise ensure her water is always nearby.

If the vomiting restarts, again ring the vets. I would withhold food today and introduce small bland meals from this evening.

Hoppyhops · 15/05/2020 07:01

Thanks both, she’s now in the window watching the birds and grumbling at them so seeming more her usual self. I’ll withhold the food and watch her today then. Think I’ll feel happier when she’s had some water so 🤞🏼

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LittleCabbage · 15/05/2020 07:25

Feel free to @ me later if you need to. Glad to hear she sounds better.

Hoppyhops · 15/05/2020 07:53

@LittleCabbage Thanks so much, that’s really kind, appreciate it.

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