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happybird

(5,127 posts)
Thu Jan 4, 2024, 01:51 PM Jan 2024

Please send vibes for Pooper

Last edited Thu Jan 4, 2024, 07:07 PM - Edit history (1)

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.


Edit to Add:
Update post
https://www.democraticunderground.com/116188056
It’s hyperthyroidism and dehydration. She’ll be ok!

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Please send vibes for Pooper (Original Post) happybird Jan 2024 OP
Healing thoughts to Pooper nt XanaDUer2 Jan 2024 #1
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #5
Prayers and vibes for Pooper & you irisblue Jan 2024 #2
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #6
Big hugs to you both! nocoincidences Jan 2024 #3
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #7
Healing vibes going out for Pooper. brer cat Jan 2024 #4
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #8
You got it. Sending good vibes for both of you. Diamond_Dog Jan 2024 #9
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #10
Sending good vibes to Pooper Bayard Jan 2024 #11
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #12
Prayers for PlutosHeart Jan 2024 #14
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author happybird Jan 2024 #39
My sweet baby Pooper happybird Jan 2024 #13
Awwwww. I am in love with your kitty. Tuxies are very special to me. I hope Pooper will japple Jan 2024 #19
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #41
Oh, sweetie wryter2000 Jan 2024 #22
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #42
Such a beautiful little girl. Here is hoping she is quickly on the mend! niyad Jan 2024 #34
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #43
Good vibes sent to her! Elessar Zappa Jan 2024 #15
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #16
Stay Strong! AltairIV Jan 2024 #17
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #44
Sending vibes and hugs. I know its heart wrenching. MLAA Jan 2024 #18
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #45
Hang in there. Cats are extremely resilant. She'll bounce back. flashman13 Jan 2024 #20
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #46
Praying it's something simple wryter2000 Jan 2024 #21
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #47
Sending healing vibes to Pooper. virgdem Jan 2024 #23
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #48
That's fantastic news. virgdem Jan 2024 #63
Most likely: she ate something and it blocked her bowel somewhere Warpy Jan 2024 #24
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #49
Poor little thing BaronChocula Jan 2024 #25
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #50
Healing vibes for pooper and peace for you? onecaliberal Jan 2024 #26
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #51
... Permanut Jan 2024 #27
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #52
Keep us updated on Pooper nt XanaDUer2 Jan 2024 #28
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #53
Good vibes for Pooper! Ocelot II Jan 2024 #29
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #54
Hope she pulls through. 70sEraVet Jan 2024 #30
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #55
Good thoughts for pooper. Duncanpup Jan 2024 #31
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #56
'' and you too. AllaN01Bear Jan 2024 #32
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #57
Sending vibes for strength and healing for little Pooper. Holding you both in niyad Jan 2024 #33
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #58
Fingers Crossed montanacowboy Jan 2024 #35
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #59
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Chicagogrl1 Jan 2024 #36
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #60
Sending healing Rebl2 Jan 2024 #37
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #61
I hope that Pooper is okay LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2024 #38
Thank you happybird Jan 2024 #62
Hooray wryter2000 Jan 2024 #64

happybird

(5,127 posts)
12. Thank you
Thu Jan 4, 2024, 02:55 PM
Jan 2024

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.

Response to Bayard (Reply #11)

japple

(10,335 posts)
19. Awwwww. I am in love with your kitty. Tuxies are very special to me. I hope Pooper will
Thu Jan 4, 2024, 03:49 PM
Jan 2024

rebound quickly. What a gorgeous feline.

flashman13

(855 posts)
20. Hang in there. Cats are extremely resilant. She'll bounce back.
Thu Jan 4, 2024, 03:53 PM
Jan 2024

Twelve is not old for a cat and I doubt that she has geriatric issues.

wryter2000

(47,500 posts)
21. Praying it's something simple
Thu Jan 4, 2024, 03:55 PM
Jan 2024

That sounds like it could be a blockage. I’m no vet, of course. I hope it can be easily fixed.

virgdem

(2,206 posts)
23. Sending healing vibes to Pooper.
Thu Jan 4, 2024, 04:06 PM
Jan 2024

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

(5,127 posts)
48. Thank you
Thu Jan 4, 2024, 07:12 PM
Jan 2024

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. I’m so relieved it’s something treatable and something I’ve dealt with before, and that we’ll have more time together.

virgdem

(2,206 posts)
63. That's fantastic news.
Thu Jan 4, 2024, 08:38 PM
Jan 2024

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

(113,130 posts)
24. Most likely: she ate something and it blocked her bowel somewhere
Thu Jan 4, 2024, 04:10 PM
Jan 2024

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.

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