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We are at the emergency vet. She's been vomiting after she eats and stopped eating and drinking 24 hours ago. I can tell she's dehydrated and she's been making sad meows. Her belly hurts and she's been losing weight. She's 12. I hope it's something simple. They just took her back. I love her so much and am scared.
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Update post
https://www.democraticunderground.com/116188056
Its hyperthyroidism and dehydration. Shell be ok!
XanaDUer2
(15,769 posts)happybird
(5,377 posts)irisblue
(36,846 posts)happybird
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(2,465 posts)happybird
(5,377 posts)brer cat
(27,364 posts)happybird
(5,377 posts)Diamond_Dog
(39,817 posts)happybird
(5,377 posts)Bayard
(28,669 posts)Please keep us posted.
happybird
(5,377 posts)She getting blood drawn now. Going to check her thyroid and her kidney function. It's likely one of those or pancreatitis or cancer. She'll be getting some fluids, steroids, and anti nausea meds so at least she'll be feeling a little better here soon.
PlutosHeart
(1,445 posts)baby Pooper. Hoping for a good outcome.
happybird
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happybird
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japple
(10,459 posts)rebound quickly. What a gorgeous feline.
happybird
(5,377 posts)wryter2000
(47,940 posts)I love tuxedo cats
happybird
(5,377 posts)niyad
(129,736 posts)Elessar Zappa
(16,385 posts)happybird
(5,377 posts)AltairIV
(1,005 posts)Sending hopeful thoughts and prayers for your beloved family member.
happybird
(5,377 posts)MLAA
(19,671 posts)flashman13
(2,056 posts)Twelve is not old for a cat and I doubt that she has geriatric issues.
happybird
(5,377 posts)wryter2000
(47,940 posts)That sounds like it could be a blockage. Im no vet, of course. I hope it can be easily fixed.
happybird
(5,377 posts)virgdem
(2,293 posts)Hoping its just something that is easily treated and resolved.
My kitty, Sammy had Pancreatitis and she was successfully treated. Sounds like the same symptoms she had. Keep us posted. Love her sweet picture.
happybird
(5,377 posts)Update post: https://www.democraticunderground.com/116188056
It turned out to be hyperthyroidism and dehydration, but pancreatitis was one of the possibilities the vet and I discussed. Im so relieved its something treatable and something Ive dealt with before, and that well have more time together.
virgdem
(2,293 posts)I was hoping that it was something that was very treatable. I had a cat that was hyperthyroid, so I'm familiar with the treatment options.
Pooper will now be the spoiled Diva she has always aspired to be.
Warpy
(114,403 posts)Since this started so suddenly, it's the most likely cause. A little less likely is a twisted loop of intestine. Both are treatable by surgery, but I won't sugar coat it, she's a very sick kitty.
You got her to the e-vet in a timely manner, so she's in good hands. She'll get some fluids, they might doXrays or ultrasound (depending on what gear they've got), and they'll let you know what it is and how much your credit card will get dinged for the surgery, if my guesses are correct.
Whatever is going on, I hope she recovers and you get more good time together.
BaronChocula
(4,051 posts)Hoping it passes.
happybird
(5,377 posts)onecaliberal
(36,594 posts)happybird
(5,377 posts)Permanut
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(5,377 posts)XanaDUer2
(15,769 posts)happybird
(5,377 posts)Update post: https://www.democraticunderground.com/116188056
Ocelot II
(129,215 posts)Let us know how she's doing.
happybird
(5,377 posts)update post: https://www.democraticunderground.com/116188056
70sEraVet
(5,257 posts)happybird
(5,377 posts)Duncanpup
(15,613 posts)happybird
(5,377 posts)AllaN01Bear
(28,627 posts)happybird
(5,377 posts)niyad
(129,736 posts)light and love.
montanacowboy
(6,681 posts)for a good outcome for baby Pooper.
happybird
(5,377 posts)Chicagogrl1
(614 posts)happybird
(5,377 posts)Rebl2
(17,425 posts)thoughts to Pooper
LetMyPeopleVote
(175,232 posts)happybird
(5,377 posts)wryter2000
(47,940 posts)Go, Pooper